The ADF4001 frequency synthesizer can be used to implement clock sources for PLLs that require very low noise, stable reference signals. It consists of a low-noise digital PFD (Phase Frequency Detector), a precision charge pump, a programmable reference divider, and a programmable 13-bit N counter. In addition, the 14-bit reference counter (R Counter), allows selectable REFIN frequencies at the PFD input. A complete PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) can be implemented if the synthesizer is used with an external loop filter and VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) or VCXO (Voltage Controlled Crystal Oscillator). The N min value of 1 allows flexibility in clock generation.
