- Generally, a frequency synthesizer widens its RF output frequency range by integrating multiple voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) internally.
- Inside the frequency synthesizer, the RF frequency of the voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) is divided by the subsequent RF frequency divider to broaden the frequency band range of the frequency synthesizer.
- The wide output frequency range is achieved by selecting, through the subsequent gating circuit, either the RF frequency of the voltage-controlled oscillator or the frequency after frequency division for output.
