In one embodiment, a signal control system has a signal output and
includes: 1) a phase-locked loop (PLL) having a voltage-controlled
oscillator (VCO), a phase error detector, an oscillating output coupled
to the signal output of the signal control system, and a programmable
frequency divider coupled in a feedback path between the oscillating
output and the phase error detector; 2) at least one automatic level
controller (ALC), coupled to the oscillating output; and 3) a plurality
of switchable integrators, including first and second switchable
integrators that are respectively coupled between the phase error
detector and the VCO, and in the at least one ALC. Each of the switchable
integrators is switchable between a narrow bandwidth mode that provides
for stable operation of the signal control system, and a wide bandwidth
mode that enables fast signal transitions at the signal output.