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LMX2594: Is there a polarity inversion function in the phase detector (PFD) of the LMX2594?

Part Number: LMX2594

I understand that the phase detector (PFD) of LMX 2594 has no polarity reversal function

PLL atinum Sim version upgraded from Version 1.5.2.0 to 1.5.3.0.

In the Loop Filter Type selection, the input polarity of OP Amplifier in Active Type-A and Active Type-B was reversed.

The functional relationship between the error output of the phase detector (PFD) and the VCO input will be reversed.

Basically, if the phase detector has a polarity reversal function, the phase detector (PFD) output is inverted, so even if Active Type A & B Filter is used as Loop Filter, the PLL operates normally (phase & frequency is fixed ( Stable)).

However, the phase detector (PFD) of the LMX2594 has no phase reversal function.

When Active Type A & B is used for the Loop Filter of the LMX2594, does it operate normally as PLL (phase & frequency is fixed (stable))?

I think the phase & frequency is not fixed (undefined) as a PLL, and I think that it will not function as a PLL.

Is my opinion correct?

  • Aoki-san,

    Yes, your opinion is correct; the LMX2594 has no polarity inversion function so you cannot use Active A or Active B filters with it; if you want an active filter, it would have to be active C.

    In fact, none of our LMX series devices with integrated VCO have a polarity inversion function.

    Regards,
    Dean