Abstract: This document presents a brief overview of how RIN impacts the sensitivity of a fiber optic link followed by a summary of how RIN may be measured as outlined in the Fibre Channel standard. An alternate method is then presented in which RIN is measured in the time domain using a high speed sampling oscilloscope. There are specific advantages to performing RIN measurements in the time domain not achievable when employing a broadband power meter. The application note you have requested is available in Acrobat PDF format: APPLICATION NOTE 3470: HFAN-09.1.0: Impact of Transmitter RIN on Optical Link Performance (PDF, 86kB) A free Acrobat PDF reader is available from: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Automatic Updates Would you like to be automatically notified when new application notes are published in your areas of interest? Sign up for EE-Mail™. We Want Your Feedback!   Download, PDF Format (86kB)  AN3470, AN 3470, APP3470, Appnote3470, Appnote 3470