The work deals with the evaluation of the phase noise in the fractional phase locked loop. The theoretical background of the PLL loop in both integer and fractional mode is presented. Description of each component along with the techical limitations and examples is added. Phase noise is described both mathematically and visually in the case of the locked loop system.
The practical part presents the construction of the frequency source by means of the integrated chip MAX2871. Instructions on how to assemble a prototype in the home workshop by using widely available tools are also added. Support systems to communicate with PLL chip via a USB connection, and a method for automatically measuring the phase noise by using the programming language Python and the spectrum analyzer are described at the end of the chapter.
Phase noise measurements of MAX2871 were performed at different modes in acton, changes in the charge pump current, degree of linearity and modes for reducing unwanted spurs. Automatic method of complete spectrum measurment is also presented.
In the final part, implementation of phase locked loop with FPGA is described, which although has been successful, was from the standpoint of phase noise bad due to crosstalk inside the chip.
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