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PLL Design Software

The PLL design software can calculate loop filter values of the phase locked loop. Second order passive, second order active and third order active PLL loop filters are supported. To calculate the loop filter values, enter the values below and click on Calculate.


Select loop filter type:
Passive loop filter, second order PLL
Active loop filter, second order PLL
Active loop filter, third order PLL
Phase detector gain, Kd    volt/rad
VCO gain, Ko
Loop bandwidth, fn
Damping factor, ξ
Divider, N
Scaling resistor, R1 ohm
 


PLL
Fig. 1 - PLL Block Diagram


PLL Definitions/Notes

  • Phase detector gain, Kd:
    The phase detector generates an error voltage proportional to the difference between reference phase and VCO phase. It is measured in volt/rad.
  • VCO gain, Ko:
    VCO stands for voltage controlled oscillator. The PLL controls the VCO input voltage in order to provide the desired output frequency. You can enter the VCO gain in either Hz/volt or rad/sec/volt.
  • Loop bandwidth, fn:
    This is the PLL loop bandwidth. You can enter it either in Hz or rad/sec. This is one of the most critical factors determining the output phase noise, jitter and stability.
  • Damping factor, ξ:
    The damping factor decides the transient response of the PLL. Mostly it is kept at 0.7071 since this value gives the best PLL performance.
  • Phase margin, φ:
    Phase margin should be ideally kept at 45 degrees.
  • Feedback divider, N:
    Keep this 1 if there is no frequency divider in the feedback path. Otherwise, enter the frequency divider ratio.
  • Scaling resistor, R1:
    Normally, you are free to choose this value. Enter a value which results in readily available R1, R2 & C2 values.
 
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