PLL FM Transmitter

PLL FM Transmitter

Dual-speed PLL designed for wideband FM transmitter.

Power supply: 8-15 V stabilized, 40 mA
Frequency range: 82,5-108 MHz
Step frequency: 100 kHz
RF input voltage range: 10-500 mV
RF input impedance: 135 ohm


Parts list:
Capacitors:
C1, C12 - 2,2 nF (ceramic)
C2, C9 - 10 nF (ceramic)
C3 - 47 uF (electrolytic)
C4 - 10 uF (tantalum)
C5 - 0,47 uF (electrolytic)
C6, C11 - 100 nF (ceramic)
C7 - 1 nF (ceramic)
C8 - 220 uF (electrolytic)
C10 - 22 pF (ceramic)

Resistors:
R1 - 1k
R2 - 4k7
R3, R4, R5, R7 - 10k
R6 - 1k (optional)
R8 - 47k (optional, see below)

Misc.:
IC1 - SAA1057
IC2 - PIC16F84 (programmed) + socket
IC3 - 78L05
X1 - 4 MHz crystal
D1 - LED diode (optional)
Tl1 - button (optional)
jumpers or DIP switches

Software for the IC2:
pll16f84.asm, pll16f84.hex. Oscillator type: RC, watchdog: ON.

Jumpers/DIP switches setting: see project documentation or download user-friendly program!

Instructions

The Tl1 button resets the unit. Press it after frequency set. The unit provides a reset on power-up, so you don't need to use the button.
The D1 LED indicates the tuning cycle is done (after one second from reset). It's not needed to use it and the R6 resistor.
The R8 resistor provides a minimal voltage of about 2 V on the PLL output. Use this resistor if the transmitter's oscillator doesn't work if the tunning voltage is below this value (mainly after power-up). Place the resistor over the R3.

Notes:

* Output of the PLL should not be directly loaded with big capacities (over about 0,3 uF). The PLL loop may be unstable. This applies to some unknown transmitters.

Download Project Documentation