I am using the Pllatinum sim software to estimate Fpd Spurs. To my surprise, the Fpd spur levels remain the same (-72.8dBc) no matter what loop filter type (2nd, 3rd or 4th order) I use. Help please ?
Fpd = 60 MHz, Fout = 480 MHz, VCO1=7680MHz
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I am using the Pllatinum sim software to estimate Fpd Spurs. To my surprise, the Fpd spur levels remain the same (-72.8dBc) no matter what loop filter type (2nd, 3rd or 4th order) I use. Help please ?
Fpd = 60 MHz, Fout = 480 MHz, VCO1=7680MHz
Hello Than,
You can export a PLLATINUM-SIM design using File->Save Design from the tool bar.
The Fpd spur is at an offset 60 MHz. This is relatively far out from the loop filter/loop BW and there's not much that can be done to mitigate it.
Now for example if you change your Fpd = 10 MHz and keep the Fvco and Fout the same you will see a greater effect on the magnitude of the Fpd spur with changing LF.
It would help if you could share your simulation for further questions so we have a common starting point.
Thanks,
Vibhu