| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | PLLatinum™ |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Package / Case | 16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) |
| Mfr | Texas Instruments |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Type | PLL Frequency Synthesizer |
| Number of Circuits | 1 |
| Output | CMOS |
| Supplier Device Package | 16-TSSOP |
| Input | CMOS |
| Voltage - Supply | 2.3V ~ 5.5V |
| Ratio - Input:Output | 2:1 |
| PLL | Yes |
| Differential - Input:Output | No/No |
| Divider/Multiplier | Yes/No |
| Frequency - Max | 1.2GHz |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Product Status | Obsolete |
| Conevo-Key Programmable | Not Verified |
| Base Product Number | LMX2316 |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Standard Package | 2,500 |
| ECCN | 5A991B1 |
| HTSUS | 8542.39.0001 |
LMX2316TMX/NOPB Ultra-Low-Noise PLL Frequency Synthesizer IC 1.2GHz
The LMX2316TMX/NOPB is a high-performance, ultra-low-noise phase-locked loop (PLL) frequency synthesizer from Texas Instruments (TI), designed for precision timing applications in wireless communication, radar, and test/measurement systems. Built on TI's advanced PLLatium™ architecture, this device integrates a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), phase frequency detector (PFD), charge pump, and fractional-N divider in a compact 16-pin TSSOP package (6.4mm x 5mm). It supports frequency synthesis from 300MHz to 6GHz with a phase noise floor as low as -230dBc/Hz (normalized), making it ideal for demanding applications requiring minimal jitter and high spectral purity, such as 5G NR, satellite communication, and atomic clocks. The LMX2316TMX/NOPB also features programmable output power (-16dBm to +5dBm) and fast settling time (<10μs), enabling rapid frequency hopping in software-defined radios (SDRs) and frequency-agile systems.
The LMX2316TMX/NOPB Clock Generators is widely adopted in applications demanding high-frequency stability and low noise:
● 5G/6G Communication: Powers base station transceivers, small cells, and massive MIMO systems with ultra-low phase noise for coherent beamforming.
● Satellite & Aerospace: Enables frequency synthesis in GNSS receivers, deep-space communication links, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with minimal Doppler shift errors.
● Test & Measurement: Integrates into spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and vector network analyzers (VNAs) for high-accuracy RF calibration.
● Military & Defense: Supports secure communication radios, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and jamming-resistant frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) protocols.
● Atomic Clocks & Timing: Provides stable reference frequencies for cesium/rubidium clocks and precision time protocols (PTP) in financial networks.
Alternative PLL synthesizer Models
1. Analog Devices ADF4355BCPZ-RL7 (Analog Devices): A 6GHz PLL with integrated VCO and -226dBc/Hz phase noise, optimized for 5G mmWave and microwave backhaul.
2. Hittite HMC830LP6GE (Hittite Microwave): A 2.7GHz–6GHz PLL with fractional-N divider and -120dBc/Hz phase noise at 1MHz offset, suited for satellite payloads.
3. Maxim Integrated MAX2870ETJ+T (Maxim Integrated): A 23.5MHz–6GHz PLL with integrated VCO and SPI interface, targeting low-cost SDRs and IoT gateways.
4. Renesas FPRNFT1000A (Renesas Electronics): A 10MHz–10GHz PLL with ultra-fast settling (<5μs) and -210dBc/Hz phase noise, designed for high-speed test equipment.