CD4046 SOP PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) With VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator)

Product Description: CD4046 SOP PLL with VCO

The CD4046 SOP PLL with VCO is a phase-locked loop (PLL) integrated circuit that combines a Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) with a phase comparator, offering precise frequency control and synchronization in digital systems. This versatile IC is used for generating stable frequencies, frequency synthesis, and frequency modulation. The CD4046 is designed using CMOS technology, ensuring low power consumption, high noise immunity, and reliable performance in various applications.

At its core, the CD4046 PLL IC can lock the output frequency of the VCO to an input reference signal, achieving a stable phase relationship. The integrated phase comparator compares the phases of the input signal and the VCO, adjusting the VCO frequency to maintain lock. The VCO output can be directly controlled by an external voltage, which allows for flexible frequency modulation and tuning.

The SOP-16 surface-mount package of the CD4046 makes it suitable for modern PCB designs, offering space-saving advantages while being easy to incorporate into automated assembly processes.

Key Features:

• Phase-Locked Loop (PLL): The CD4046 integrates a phase comparator and a VCO, allowing for precise frequency control and synchronization in digital and analog circuits.
• Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO): The built-in VCO offers an adjustable output frequency that can be controlled by an external voltage, making it ideal for applications that require frequency modulation or frequency synthesis.
• Phase Comparator: The phase comparator compares the phase difference between the input reference signal and the output of the VCO, making it possible to achieve and maintain a stable phase lock.
• CMOS Technology: The IC uses CMOS technology for low power consumption, high noise immunity, and high-speed operation, ensuring optimal performance in a wide range of applications.
• Wide Voltage Range: The CD4046 operates over a voltage range of 3V to 18V, offering compatibility with a variety of low-voltage and standard logic systems.
• SOP-16 Package: The SOP-16 surface-mount package provides a compact, space-efficient form factor, perfect for modern PCB designs and automated manufacturing processes.
• Wide Frequency Range: The VCO in the CD4046 has a wide frequency range, making it suitable for a variety of applications, from low-frequency signal generation to high-frequency oscillation.

Applications:

• Frequency Synthesis: The CD4046 PLL is commonly used in frequency synthesis applications where a precise and stable output frequency is required, such as in radio transmitters, radio receivers, and frequency modulation systems.
• Clock Generation: In digital circuits, the CD4046 is used to generate clock signals that are synchronized with a reference signal, ensuring accurate timing in microcontrollers, FPGAs, and digital systems.
• Signal Modulation: The CD4046 can be used for frequency modulation (FM) applications, where the frequency of the output signal is modulated according to an external control voltage. This makes it suitable for communications systems and data transmission.
• Frequency Control: The PLL is often used in frequency control systems where the VCO frequency needs to be locked or adjusted according to a reference signal, such as in synthesizers, signal generators, and phase-locked loops.
• Timing and Synchronization: The CD4046 can be used for synchronizing multiple signals in a system, ensuring that various components in a digital or analog system operate at the correct frequency, such as in clock recovery or data synchronization.
• Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Circuits: The CD4046 is ideal for designing PLL circuits in applications like FM demodulation, data communication, and signal processing, where frequency stability and phase alignment are crucial.
• Pulse Width Modulation (PWM): By adjusting the VCO frequency, the CD4046 can be used in PWM circuits to control the duty cycle of a pulse signal for motor control, power regulation, and LED dimming applications.

Package Included:

1 x CD4046 SOP PLL with VCO

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