Roy- Since you're using Hittite parts why don't you try their online PLL calculator app for assistance in designing the loop filter and analyzing the loop dynamics: http://www.hittite.com/tools/PLLCalc/PLLCalc.htm -Ray Anderson Xilinx Inc. On 6/23/2011 1:25 PM, Roy M wrote: > Hey experts, > I'm desiging a synthesizer for RF mixer using Hittite components. Although > it's RF related, it's actually a filter question (maybe some RF guys can > help me too?). > The loop filter is used to determine the Vtune for the synthesizer (among > other things). > I've attached a pdf of the schematic of the loop filter. It's design is > given by Hittite. > I need some help regarding on how to analyze this filter. The problem is the > filter output is 15v fix. I guess there's a problem with its feedback (?) > which causes the op amp filter to go to highest possible value - but I'm not > sure on that. > I want to find its transfer function, and thru that - to find out what is > wrong. > Anyway, Given the values of C and R how do I start anaylizing this circuit? > I have some knowledge regarding op amps, but not so much about filters based > op amps. > Can anyone explain to me in short (or long ;o))) how do I anaylze it? > Thanks, > Roy > This email and any attachments are intended for the sole use of the named recipient(s) and contain(s) confidential information that may be proprietary, privileged or copyrighted under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, do not read, copy, or forward this email message or any attachments. Delete this email message and any attachments immediately. ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.net List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu