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- This invention generally relates to phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry and, more particularly, to a wide dynamic range charge pump for use in a PLL.
- PLL phase-locked loop
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional charge pump and loop filter (prior art).
- the charge pump 100 and loop filter 102 are interposed between a phase detector (PHD) or phase/frequency detector (PFD) 104 and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), not shown.
- PLD phase detector
- PFD phase/frequency detector
- VCO voltage controlled oscillator
- the common mode feedback (CMF) circuitry is not depicted.
- the advantage of this circuit is its simplicity. In less critical applications, such as those in which there is no restriction on the maximum loop bandwidth and/or jitter transfer peaking, the circuit is easily implemented.
- the disadvantage is that the circuit does not permit the independent adjustment of loop bandwidth and jitter transfer peaking. That is, the loop bandwidth and the jitter transfer peaking can not be optimized independently.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a charge pump and loop filter that circumvents the problems associated with the circuit of FIG. 1 (prior art). Since there are 2 separate current outputs (I a and I b ), the jitter transfer peaking and the loop bandwidth can be adjusted independently. The current, I a , controls the jitter transfer peaking only, and the current, I b , controls the loop bandwidth as well as the peaking. However, after the loop bandwidth is set, the peaking can be re-adjusted by I a without changing the set bandwidth.
- the unity gain buffer is an operational amplifier (op amp) in the voltage-follower configuration. There is really no better unity gain alternative. In the latest technologies, supply voltages are as low as 1.2V. The output of the op amp needs to swing as large as its input, and still maintain a high enough open loop gain so that the close loop gain will be no less than 0.85 worst-case (a reasonable design target). These requirements restrict the driving capability of the output stage.
- I b must be larger than the op amp can drive, the loop bandwidth can no longer be controlled properly.
- a charge pump and loop filter are presented that address the issues associated with the circuit in FIG. 2 .
- the present invention circuit provides greater symmetric and wider dynamic range than the circuit of FIG. 2 .
- the present invention circuit also has an increased loop bandwidth adjustment range.
- a method for controlling current in a wide dynamic range charge pump in a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit.
- the method provides a PLL including a phase/frequency detector, a charge pump, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO).
- the charge pump includes a first, second, and third set of current sources. Each set includes a top source connected to a first reference voltage and a top signal input, and an output to supply current responsive to a top signal.
- Each set also includes a bottom source connected to the top source output and a bottom signal input, and an output connected to a second reference voltage, different than the first reference voltage, to supply current in response to a bottom signal.
- the charge pump further includes a first capacitor having an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second reference voltage.
- a first operational amplifier (op amp) has an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second set top source output and to a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) input through a first resistor.
- the first resistor has a first end connected to the first op amp output and a second end connected to the third set top source output.
- a second capacitor has an input connected to the first resistor second end, and an output connected to the second reference voltage.
- the method receives a phase detector/phase-frequency detector (PHD/PFD) first output as the top signal and a PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input.
- a first current (Iap) is supplied from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the PHD/PFD first output is received as the bottom signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the top signal input.
- a second current (Ibp 2 ) is supplied from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the PHD/PFD first output is received as the top signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input, and a third current (Ibp 1 ) is supplied from the top source output response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional charge pump and loop filter (prior art).
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a charge pump and loop filter that circumvents the problems associated with the circuit of FIG. 1 (prior art).
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump enabled with differential output voltages.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling current in a wide dynamic range charge pump, in a PLL circuit.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump.
- the charge pump 300 may also be referred to as a combination charge pump and loop filter.
- the charge pump 300 comprises a first set of current sources 302 a , a second set of current sources 302 b , and a third set of current sources 302 c .
- Many current source designs are well known in the art that would be suitable to enable the charge pump 300 .
- Each set 302 comprises a top source 304 connected to a first reference voltage on line 306 and a top signal input on line 308 , and an output on line 310 to supply current responsive to a top signal.
- Each set also includes a bottom source 312 connected to the top source output on line 310 and a bottom signal input on line 314 , and an output on line 316 connected to a second reference voltage, different than the first reference voltage, to supply current in response to a bottom signal.
- the first reference voltage may be a positive DC voltage and the second reference voltage may be ground.
- a first capacitor 318 has an input connected to the first set top source output on line 310 a , and an output connected to the second reference voltage on line 316 .
- a first operational amplifier (op amp) 320 has an input connected to the first set top source output on line 310 a , and an output connected to the second set top source output on line 310 b .
- the first op amp 320 is a unity-gain op amp (unity gain buffer).
- a first resistor 322 has a first end connected to the first op amp output on line 310 b and a second end connected to the third set top source output on line 310 c .
- a second capacitor 324 having an input connected to the first resistor second end on line 310 c , and an output connected to the second reference voltage on line 316 .
- the first set 302 a receives a phase detector/phase-frequency detector (PHD/PFD) first output as the top signal on line 308 a and a PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input 314 a , to supply a first current (Iap) from the top source output on line 310 a in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- PHD/PFD 325 can be a Hogge, Bang Bang, or any type of phase or frequency detector known in the art.
- the second set 302 b receives the PHD/PFD first output as the bottom signal on line 314 b and the PHD/PFD second output as the top signal input on line 308 b , to supply a second current (Ibp 2 ) from the top source output on line 310 b in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the third set 302 c receives the PHD/PFD first output as the top signal on line 308 c and the PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input on line 314 c , to supply a third current (Ibp 1 ) from the top source output on line 310 c (Vout) in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the first set 302 a supplies a first average value of Iap on line 310 a .
- the second set 302 b and third set 302 c supply currents Ibp 2 and Ibp 1 , respectively, each having a second average value greater than the first average value.
- the average value sum of Ibp 1 and Ibp 2 is approximately zero. Further, the sum of the Ibp 1 and Ibp 2 instantaneous values at any particular time is approximately zero.
- Vout on line 310 c may be connected to a VCO, with the VCO, PHD/PFD 325 , and charge pump 300 being components in a PLL.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump enabled with differential output voltages.
- the charge pump 400 of FIG. 4 includes all the components of FIG. 3 .
- differential charge pump 400 comprises a fourth set of current sources 302 d, a fifth set of current sources 302 e, and sixth set of current sources 302 f.
- Each current set is defined as above in the explanation of the charge pump of FIG. 3 , with a top source 304 and a bottom source 312 .
- a third capacitor 400 has an input connected to the fourth set top source output on line 310 d, and an output connected to the second reference voltage on line 316 .
- a second op amp 402 has an input connected to the fourth set top source output on line 310 d, and an output connected to the fifth set top source output on line 310 e.
- the second op amp 402 is a unity-gain op amp.
- a second resistor 404 has a first end connected to the second op amp output on line 310 e and a second end connected to the sixth set top source output on line 310 f.
- a fourth capacitor 406 has an input connected to the second resistor second end on line 310 f, and an output connected to the second reference voltage on line 316 .
- the fourth set 302 d receives a PHD/PFD first differential output (Un) as the top signal on line 308 d and a PHD/PFD second differential output as the bottom signal input on line 314 d, to supply a fourth current (Ian) from the top source output on line 310 d in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the PHD/PFD first differential output signal Un on line 308 d is a differential signal with respect to the PHD/PFD first output signal (Up) on line 308 a .
- the PHD/PFD second differential output signal Dn on line 314 d is a differential signal with respect to the PHD/PFD second output signal (Dp) on line 314 a.
- the fifth set 302 e receives the PHD/PFD first differential output as the bottom signal on line 314 e and the PHD/PFD second differential output as the top signal input on line 308 e, to supply a fifth current (Ibn 2 ) from the top source output on line 310 e in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the sixth set 302 f receives the PHD/PFD first differential output as the top signal on line 308 f and the PHD/PFD second differential output as the bottom signal input on line 314 f, to supply a sixth current (Ibn 1 ) from the top source output in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the fourth set 302 d supplies an average value of Ian.
- the fifth set 302 e and the sixth set 302 f supply currents Ibn 2 and Ibn 1 , respectively, each an average value greater than the first average value.
- the average value sum of Ibn 1 and Ibn 2 is approximately zero.
- the sum of the Ibn 1 and Ibn 2 instantaneous values at any particular time is approximately zero. That is, the Ibn 1 and Ibn 2 currents will always have the same (opposite) magnitude.
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- Vout P on line 310 c and Vout N on line 310 f may be connected to a VCO with differential inputs, with the VCO, PHD/PFD 325 , and charge pump 400 being components in a PLL.
- Ibp 1 Assuming that the Up output of the PHD/PFD 325 is wider than the Dp output, more Ibp 1 is generated in average, pumping into resistor 322 on line 310 c . Since Ibp 2 is generated the same way as Ibp 1 but in the opposite direction, Ibp 1 flows through first resistor 322 and sinks through Ibp 2 , without going into the first op amp 320 . Therefore, op amp 320 need not sink this current.
- Ibn 1 Ibp 1 .
- Ibn 1 is flowing away from second resistor 404
- Ibp 1 is flowing into resistor 322 . Since the charge pump current source control inputs are switched, Ibn 2 is out of phase with Ibn 1 at any instant, but is of the same absolute magnitude. As Ibn 1 flows out of resistor 404 , Ibn 2 flows into it. Thus, there is no need for op amp 402 to provide current.
- Ibn 1 has the same magnitude and the same current flow direction as Ibp 2 , its phase may differ from Ibp 2 , depending on the type of phase detector used.
- the instantaneous phases of Ibp 1 and Ibp 2 are exactly 180° different, so that they have opposite current flow directions at all times. Equivalently, the instantaneous phases of Ibn 1 and Ibn 2 are 180° different at any instant.
- the op amp output drive is effectively increased only in instances when its load demands (or pumps) more current.
- the op amps behave more like an ideal buffer (voltage source output). Since the op amps are no longer a limiting factor in the charge pump design, Ib can be set to the values that are beyond the op amp output's internal bias current level. Therefore, the loop bandwidth can be adjusted as far as it is practical without the risk of saturating the unity gain buffer.
- the PHD (PFD or any other detector) outputs are at the same level going into the current sources.
- the voltage averaging occurs at the output of the current sources.
- the PHD/PFD outputs continuously turn on and off the current sources they are driving, causing an average voltage build up across the capacitances at the outputs of current sources in the process. This average voltage build up is proportional to the phase difference between PHD inputs.
- each set of current sources can generate different values of currents from the same PHD (or PFD) output.
- the current (Ia) is typically much smaller than the currents (Ib 1 ) and (Ib 2 ), and the currents (Ib 1 ) and (Ib 2 ) are typically of the same magnitude, but opposite in direction.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling current in a wide dynamic range charge pump, in a PLL circuit. Although the method is depicted as a sequence of numbered steps for clarity, the numbering does not necessarily dictate the order of the steps. It should be understood that some of these steps may be skipped, performed in parallel, or performed without the requirement of maintaining a strict order of sequence.
- the method starts at Step 500 .
- Step 502 provides a PLL including a phase/frequency detector, a charge pump, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO).
- the charge pump includes a first, second, and third set of current sources. Each set includes a top source connected to a first reference voltage and a top signal input, and an output to supply current responsive to a top signal. Each set also includes a bottom source connected to the top source output and a bottom signal input, and an output connected to a second reference voltage, different than the first reference voltage, to supply current in response to a bottom signal.
- the charge pump further includes a first capacitor having an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second reference voltage.
- a first operational amplifier has an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second set top source output and to a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) input.
- a first resistor has a first end connected to the first op amp output and a second end connected to the third set top source output.
- a second capacitor has an input connected to the first resistor second end, and an output connected to the second reference voltage.
- Step 504 the first set receives a phase detector/phase-frequency detector (PHD/PFD) first output as the top signal and a PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input.
- Step 506 supplies a first current (Iap) from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the second set receives the PHD/PFD first output as the bottom signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the top signal input.
- Step 510 supplies a second current (Ibp 2 ) from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- the third set receives the PHD/PFD first output as the top signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input.
- Step 514 supplies a third current (Ibp 1 ) from the top source output response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- Step 516 decreases PLL jitter transfer peaking in response to decreasing
- Step 518 increases the PLL bandwidth in response to increasing
- Step 520 decreases PLL jitter transfer peaking in response to increasing
- a wide dynamic range charge pump has been provided. Particular circuit components and signals have been used to illustrate the invention. However, the invention is not necessarily limited to these exampled. Other variations and embodiments of the invention will occur to those skilled in the art.
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- This invention generally relates to phase-locked loop (PLL) circuitry and, more particularly, to a wide dynamic range charge pump for use in a PLL.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional charge pump and loop filter (prior art). Thecharge pump 100 andloop filter 102 are interposed between a phase detector (PHD) or phase/frequency detector (PFD) 104 and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), not shown. For simplicity, the common mode feedback (CMF) circuitry is not depicted. The advantage of this circuit is its simplicity. In less critical applications, such as those in which there is no restriction on the maximum loop bandwidth and/or jitter transfer peaking, the circuit is easily implemented. The disadvantage is that the circuit does not permit the independent adjustment of loop bandwidth and jitter transfer peaking. That is, the loop bandwidth and the jitter transfer peaking can not be optimized independently. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a charge pump and loop filter that circumvents the problems associated with the circuit ofFIG. 1 (prior art). Since there are 2 separate current outputs (Ia and Ib), the jitter transfer peaking and the loop bandwidth can be adjusted independently. The current, Ia, controls the jitter transfer peaking only, and the current, Ib, controls the loop bandwidth as well as the peaking. However, after the loop bandwidth is set, the peaking can be re-adjusted by Ia without changing the set bandwidth. - One problem observed in the circuit of
FIG. 2 is its inability to accommodate large values of Ib, which is limited by the driving capacity of the unity gain buffers 200 and 202. The difficulty arises from the fact that the unity gain buffer is an operational amplifier (op amp) in the voltage-follower configuration. There is really no better unity gain alternative. In the latest technologies, supply voltages are as low as 1.2V. The output of the op amp needs to swing as large as its input, and still maintain a high enough open loop gain so that the close loop gain will be no less than 0.85 worst-case (a reasonable design target). These requirements restrict the driving capability of the output stage. When Ib, must be larger than the op amp can drive, the loop bandwidth can no longer be controlled properly. - It would be advantageous if the charge pump of
FIG. 2 could be modified to provide a more symmetric, wider dynamic range at its outputs, while increasing the loop bandwidth adjustment range. - A charge pump and loop filter are presented that address the issues associated with the circuit in
FIG. 2 . The present invention circuit provides greater symmetric and wider dynamic range than the circuit ofFIG. 2 . The present invention circuit also has an increased loop bandwidth adjustment range. - Accordingly, a method is provided for controlling current in a wide dynamic range charge pump in a phase-locked loop (PLL) circuit. The method provides a PLL including a phase/frequency detector, a charge pump, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The charge pump includes a first, second, and third set of current sources. Each set includes a top source connected to a first reference voltage and a top signal input, and an output to supply current responsive to a top signal. Each set also includes a bottom source connected to the top source output and a bottom signal input, and an output connected to a second reference voltage, different than the first reference voltage, to supply current in response to a bottom signal. The charge pump further includes a first capacitor having an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second reference voltage. A first operational amplifier (op amp) has an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second set top source output and to a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) input through a first resistor. The first resistor has a first end connected to the first op amp output and a second end connected to the third set top source output. A second capacitor has an input connected to the first resistor second end, and an output connected to the second reference voltage.
- The method receives a phase detector/phase-frequency detector (PHD/PFD) first output as the top signal and a PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input. A first current (Iap) is supplied from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. The PHD/PFD first output is received as the bottom signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the top signal input. A second current (Ibp2) is supplied from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. The PHD/PFD first output is received as the top signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input, and a third current (Ibp1) is supplied from the top source output response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs.
- Additional details of the above-described method and a wide dynamic range charge pump circuit are provided below.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a conventional charge pump and loop filter (prior art). -
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a charge pump and loop filter that circumvents the problems associated with the circuit ofFIG. 1 (prior art). -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump enabled with differential output voltages. -
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling current in a wide dynamic range charge pump, in a PLL circuit. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump. Thecharge pump 300 may also be referred to as a combination charge pump and loop filter. Thecharge pump 300 comprises a first set ofcurrent sources 302 a, a second set ofcurrent sources 302 b, and a third set ofcurrent sources 302 c. Many current source designs are well known in the art that would be suitable to enable thecharge pump 300. Each set 302 comprises a top source 304 connected to a first reference voltage online 306 and a top signal input on line 308, and an output on line 310 to supply current responsive to a top signal. Each set also includes a bottom source 312 connected to the top source output on line 310 and a bottom signal input on line 314, and an output online 316 connected to a second reference voltage, different than the first reference voltage, to supply current in response to a bottom signal. For example, the first reference voltage may be a positive DC voltage and the second reference voltage may be ground. - A
first capacitor 318 has an input connected to the first set top source output online 310 a, and an output connected to the second reference voltage online 316. A first operational amplifier (op amp) 320 has an input connected to the first set top source output online 310 a, and an output connected to the second set top source output online 310 b. In one aspect, thefirst op amp 320 is a unity-gain op amp (unity gain buffer). - A
first resistor 322 has a first end connected to the first op amp output online 310 b and a second end connected to the third set top source output online 310 c. Asecond capacitor 324 having an input connected to the first resistor second end online 310 c, and an output connected to the second reference voltage online 316. - The
first set 302 a receives a phase detector/phase-frequency detector (PHD/PFD) first output as the top signal online 308 a and a PHD/PFD second output as thebottom signal input 314 a, to supply a first current (Iap) from the top source output online 310 a in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. The signals are supplied by PHD/PFD 325. PHD/PFD 325 can be a Hogge, Bang Bang, or any type of phase or frequency detector known in the art. Thesecond set 302 b receives the PHD/PFD first output as the bottom signal online 314 b and the PHD/PFD second output as the top signal input online 308 b, to supply a second current (Ibp2) from the top source output online 310 b in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. - The
third set 302 c receives the PHD/PFD first output as the top signal online 308 c and the PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input online 314 c, to supply a third current (Ibp1) from the top source output online 310 c (Vout) in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. - In one aspect, the
first set 302 a supplies a first average value of Iap online 310 a. Thesecond set 302 b andthird set 302 c supply currents Ibp2 and Ibp1, respectively, each having a second average value greater than the first average value. The average value sum of Ibp1 and Ibp2 is approximately zero. Further, the sum of the Ibp1 and Ibp2 instantaneous values at any particular time is approximately zero. In another aspect, |Iap|<|Ibp1| and |Iap|<|Ibp2|. - Although not shown, Vout on
line 310 c may be connected to a VCO, with the VCO, PHD/PFD 325, andcharge pump 300 being components in a PLL. -
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a wide dynamic range charge pump enabled with differential output voltages. The charge pump 400 ofFIG. 4 includes all the components ofFIG. 3 . In addition, differential charge pump 400 comprises a fourth set ofcurrent sources 302 d, a fifth set ofcurrent sources 302 e, and sixth set ofcurrent sources 302 f. Each current set is defined as above in the explanation of the charge pump ofFIG. 3 , with a top source 304 and a bottom source 312. - A third capacitor 400 has an input connected to the fourth set top source output on
line 310 d, and an output connected to the second reference voltage online 316. Asecond op amp 402 has an input connected to the fourth set top source output online 310 d, and an output connected to the fifth set top source output online 310 e. Typically, thesecond op amp 402 is a unity-gain op amp. Asecond resistor 404 has a first end connected to the second op amp output online 310 e and a second end connected to the sixth set top source output online 310 f. Afourth capacitor 406 has an input connected to the second resistor second end online 310 f, and an output connected to the second reference voltage online 316. - The
fourth set 302 d receives a PHD/PFD first differential output (Un) as the top signal online 308 d and a PHD/PFD second differential output as the bottom signal input online 314 d, to supply a fourth current (Ian) from the top source output online 310 d in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. The PHD/PFD first differential output signal Un online 308 d is a differential signal with respect to the PHD/PFD first output signal (Up) online 308 a. Likewise, the PHD/PFD second differential output signal Dn online 314 d is a differential signal with respect to the PHD/PFD second output signal (Dp) online 314 a. - The
fifth set 302 e receives the PHD/PFD first differential output as the bottom signal online 314 e and the PHD/PFD second differential output as the top signal input online 308 e, to supply a fifth current (Ibn2) from the top source output online 310 e in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. Thesixth set 302 f receives the PHD/PFD first differential output as the top signal online 308 f and the PHD/PFD second differential output as the bottom signal input online 314 f, to supply a sixth current (Ibn1) from the top source output in response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. - The
fourth set 302 d supplies an average value of Ian. Thefifth set 302 e and thesixth set 302 f supply currents Ibn2 and Ibn1, respectively, each an average value greater than the first average value. The average value sum of Ibn1 and Ibn2 is approximately zero. The sum of the Ibn1 and Ibn2 instantaneous values at any particular time is approximately zero. That is, the Ibn1 and Ibn2 currents will always have the same (opposite) magnitude. Typically, |Ian|<|Ibn1| and |Ian|<|Ibn2|. Further, |Ian|=Iap|, |Ibp1|=|Ibn1|, and |Ibp2|=|bn2|. - Although not shown, VoutP on
line 310 c and VoutN online 310 f may be connected to a VCO with differential inputs, with the VCO, PHD/PFD 325, and charge pump 400 being components in a PLL. - Assuming that the Up output of the PHD/
PFD 325 is wider than the Dp output, more Ibp1 is generated in average, pumping intoresistor 322 online 310 c. Since Ibp2 is generated the same way as Ibp1 but in the opposite direction, Ibp1 flows throughfirst resistor 322 and sinks through Ibp2, without going into thefirst op amp 320. Therefore,op amp 320 need not sink this current. - At the VoutN output on
line 310 f, the opposite happens, i.e. on average Ibn1=Ibp1. Note that Ibn1 is flowing away fromsecond resistor 404, whereas Ibp1 is flowing intoresistor 322. Since the charge pump current source control inputs are switched, Ibn2 is out of phase with Ibn1 at any instant, but is of the same absolute magnitude. As Ibn1 flows out ofresistor 404, Ibn2 flows into it. Thus, there is no need forop amp 402 to provide current. - Even though Ibn1 has the same magnitude and the same current flow direction as Ibp2, its phase may differ from Ibp2, depending on the type of phase detector used. Typically, the instantaneous phases of Ibp1 and Ibp2 are exactly 180° different, so that they have opposite current flow directions at all times. Equivalently, the instantaneous phases of Ibn1 and Ibn2 are 180° different at any instant.
- With this technique, the op amp output drive is effectively increased only in instances when its load demands (or pumps) more current. As a result, the op amps behave more like an ideal buffer (voltage source output). Since the op amps are no longer a limiting factor in the charge pump design, Ib can be set to the values that are beyond the op amp output's internal bias current level. Therefore, the loop bandwidth can be adjusted as far as it is practical without the risk of saturating the unity gain buffer.
- For all practical applications, the PHD (PFD or any other detector) outputs are at the same level going into the current sources. The voltage averaging occurs at the output of the current sources. The PHD/PFD outputs continuously turn on and off the current sources they are driving, causing an average voltage build up across the capacitances at the outputs of current sources in the process. This average voltage build up is proportional to the phase difference between PHD inputs. However, each set of current sources can generate different values of currents from the same PHD (or PFD) output. The current (Ia) is typically much smaller than the currents (Ib1) and (Ib2), and the currents (Ib1) and (Ib2) are typically of the same magnitude, but opposite in direction.
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FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling current in a wide dynamic range charge pump, in a PLL circuit. Although the method is depicted as a sequence of numbered steps for clarity, the numbering does not necessarily dictate the order of the steps. It should be understood that some of these steps may be skipped, performed in parallel, or performed without the requirement of maintaining a strict order of sequence. The method starts atStep 500. - Step 502 provides a PLL including a phase/frequency detector, a charge pump, and a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). The charge pump includes a first, second, and third set of current sources. Each set includes a top source connected to a first reference voltage and a top signal input, and an output to supply current responsive to a top signal. Each set also includes a bottom source connected to the top source output and a bottom signal input, and an output connected to a second reference voltage, different than the first reference voltage, to supply current in response to a bottom signal. The charge pump further includes a first capacitor having an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second reference voltage. A first operational amplifier has an input connected to the first set top source output, and an output connected to the second set top source output and to a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) input. A first resistor has a first end connected to the first op amp output and a second end connected to the third set top source output. A second capacitor has an input connected to the first resistor second end, and an output connected to the second reference voltage.
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Step 504 the first set receives a phase detector/phase-frequency detector (PHD/PFD) first output as the top signal and a PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input. Step 506 supplies a first current (Iap) from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. InStep 508 the second set receives the PHD/PFD first output as the bottom signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the top signal input. Step 510 supplies a second current (Ibp2) from the top source output responsive to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. InStep 512 the third set receives the PHD/PFD first output as the top signal and the PHD/PFD second output as the bottom signal input. Step 514 supplies a third current (Ibp1) from the top source output response to the difference between the top and bottom signal inputs. - In one aspect, Step 516 decreases PLL jitter transfer peaking in response to decreasing |Iap|, for a constant value of Ibp. Alternately, Step 516 increases PLL jitter transfer peaking in response to increasing |Iap|, for a constant value of Ibp.
- In another aspect, Step 518 increases the PLL bandwidth in response to increasing |Ibp|, for a constant value of Iap. Alternately, Step 518 decreases the PLL bandwidth in response to decreasing |Ibp|, for a constant value of Iap.
- In another aspect, Step 520 decreases PLL jitter transfer peaking in response to increasing |Ibp|, for a constant value of Iap. Alternately, Step 520 increases PLL jitter transfer peaking in response to decreasing |Ibp|, for a constant value of Iap.
- A wide dynamic range charge pump has been provided. Particular circuit components and signals have been used to illustrate the invention. However, the invention is not necessarily limited to these exampled. Other variations and embodiments of the invention will occur to those skilled in the art.
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