Re: pll loop bandwidth
Think of your VCO as a wild bucking bronco!
Think of your PLL as a cowboy holding the leash! If he has a short leash, he can control the bronco well--equivalent to a wide PLL bandwidth. If he has a very long leash, he can not control the bronco very well, but just generally steer him in the right direction--that is like the PLL with a very narrow loop bandwidth.
But lets say the cowpoke was out drinking all last night, and can barely sit on the horse. You might do better with a long leash/small PLL bandwidth, as the cowpoke is polluted! Similarly, if you have a poor crystal oscillator clock with lots of phase noise, you do not want to lock the VCO too tightly to the poor source.
Judging how sober your cowboy is or not, you can determine the best length of leash (PLL bandwidth) to get the best ride! Judging how ornery your bronco is also is a factor in determining leash length!