PLL frequency synthesizer circuit

摘要

A reference frequency divider divides a clock signal into a reference frequency signal, and outputs it. A comparison frequency divider circuit divides an output signal from a voltage controlled oscillator, and outputs it as a comparison signal. The reference signal and comparison signal are coupled to a phase comparator. The phase comparator detects the phase difference between the reference signal and comparison signal, and outputs a phase difference signal. A charge pump outputs a voltage signal in response to the phase difference signal from the phase comparator. A low pass filter smooths out the voltage signal from the charge pump to remove the high frequency components, and outputs a controlled voltage signal. A voltage controlled oscillator outputs an output signal with the frequency relating to the voltage value of the controlled voltage signal from the low pass filter. A frequency difference determining circuit compares the reference signal with the comparison signal. The circuit outputs a signal indicative of the frequency locked when the frequency difference is within the preset range, and outputs a signal indicative of the frequency unlocked when the difference of the frequency exceeds the preset range.