Workshop 2: PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) Design
Objective:
Teach the fundamentals of PLL design, including key blocks, system-level performance, and practical challenges in high-speed communication systems.
Topics Covered:
PLL Fundamentals:
Basics of frequency synthesis and clock generation
Block diagram: Phase Detector (PD), Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), and Loop Filter
VCO Design:
Design principles of ring and LC-based VCOs
Noise and phase noise considerations
Simulation of a basic VCO
Loop Filter and Stability:
Design and analysis of passive and active loop filters
Stability, jitter, and lock time optimization
Hands-on analysis of PLL control loops
Applications of PLLs:
PLLs in clock generation, frequency synthesis, and communication systems
Overview of All-Digital PLLs (ADPLLs)
Key Takeaways:
Participants will understand how to design, simulate, and analyze PLLs, focusing on high-speed and low-noise applications.
