Single-Event Characterization of Bang-bang All-digital Phase-locked Loops (ADPLLs)

The single-event vulnerability of a bang-bang ADPLL is investigated through fault injection experiments and circuit simulations. Single-event upsets in the digital loop filter result in the worst-case error response of the ADPLL, often requiring phase reacquisition. Single-event tolerant design guidelines for the digital loop filter are proposed and validated through FPGA-based fault injection experiments.