Low Phase Noise, Fast Settling 6 GHz PLL Frequency Synthesizer Features: Fast settling, fractional-N PLL architecture Single PLL replaces ping-pong synthesizers Frequency hop across GSM band in 5 μs with phase settled within 20 μs 1 degree rms phase error at 4 GHz RF output Digitally programmable output phase RF input range up to 6 GHz 3-wire serial interface On-chip, low noise differential amplifier Phase noise figure of merit: –216 dBc/Hz