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Optoelectronics

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WINDOW		 PDF (244K) Calculating the Error Budget in Precision Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Applications Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (20K) Guide and Index to Fiber/HF Communications Notes Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (356K) Unbalanced Twisted Pairs Can Give You the Jitters! Abstract

Applications: Automotive/Industrial
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WINDOW		 PDF (86K) MAX3905: MOST Automotive Transmitter Using the MAX3905 and an ULM Photonics VCSEL Abstract

Applications: Consumer Optoelectronics
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WINDOW		 PDF (50K) Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (53K) DS1875 Quick Reference Guide Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (29K) MAX3701: Interfacing the MAX3701 to a Blue/Violet Laser Diode [Application Brief] Abstract

Applications: Optical Control and Monitoring
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WINDOW		 PDF (170K) Accurate Power Control of the MAX3740A Laser Driver Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (36K) Avalanche-Photodiode Detector Circuit Limits Current to 1mA and Improves Transient Response Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (48K) Behind the Light Show in Optical Transceivers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (136K) Compact DWDM laser Temperature Control with the MAX8521 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (50K) Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (21K) Connecting Multiple DS1859 Devices on the Same I2C Bus Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (32K) Considerations for the DS1847/DS1848 Look-Up Tables Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (113K) DS1845/DS1855 Temperature Coefficient Analysis Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (60K) DS1847/DS1848 Online Interactive Temperature Calculator Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (166K) DS1847/DS1848 Temperature Coefficient Supplement Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (22K) DS1858 Analog Monitor Input Online Interactive Calculator Temperature-Controlled Resistors with Three Monitors Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (30K) DS1863; DS1865; DS1875: How to Interface to MAX3735 or MAX3741 Compact Laser Driver Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (55K) DS1865 Quick Reference Guide Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (53K) DS1875 Quick Reference Guide Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (54K) Enhanced RSSI Calibration for APDs Using the DS1864 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (78K) How to Add an Offset to the DS1859 Temperature Reading Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (31K) How to Calibrate a DS1862 Using an External Temperature Sensor Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (79K) How to Increase the Operating Speed on the MAX4007 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (30K) How to Interpret DS1847/DS1848 Temperature Readings Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (25K) How to Interpret DS1852 Temperature and Voltage Readings Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (53K) How to Interpret DS1854, DS1857, and DS1858 Temperature and Voltage Readings Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (50K) How to Optimize Avalanche Photodiode (APD) Bias Range Using a DS1841 Logarithmic Resistor Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (23K) How to Program the Bias DAC in Manual Mode for the DS1863/DS1865 PON Controllers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (30K) How to Use the DS1864's Current DACs as Voltage DACs Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (37K) Implementing Internal Calibration Using the DS1858 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (142K) Interfacing Digitally Controlled Potentiometers and Resistors to Laser Drivers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (78K) Interfacing Digitally Controlled Pots and Resistors to Laser Drivers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (46K) Methods of Controlling Laser Drivers: POTs and DACs Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (50K) Monitor Calibration in Fiber Optic Applications Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (92K) Regenerating the DS1847/DS1848 Resistor Calibration Constants Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (55K) Side-by-Side Comparison of Fiber-Monitoring and Control ICs Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (54K) Simple Regulator Provides Constant Voltage for High-Side Current Monitors Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (64K) Stabilizing Thermoelectric Controller (TEC) Loops Using a Unit-Step Response Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (92K) Using DS3902 in Low Cost Optical Modules Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (42K) Using the DS1859 with External EEPROM Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (36K) Visible-Laser Driver Has Digitally Controlled Power Modulation Abstract

Applications: Optical Fiber Access
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WINDOW		 PDF (50K) Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (53K) DS1875 Quick Reference Guide Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1102K) HFRD-10.2: 622Mbps/1244Mbps GPON ONT Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1406K) HFRD-10.4: 1244Mbps/1244Mbps GPON ONT with Video Overlay Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1989K) HFRD-22.2: Modular GPON (MOGPON) ONT Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1951K) HFRD-22.3: Modular GPON (MOGPON) ONT Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (973K) HFRD-25.1: Ultra Low-Cost GEPON SFF ONT Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1715K) HFRD-25.2: Low-Cost GEPON SFF ONT with µC Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1254K) HFRD-26.0: GEPON SFF Host Board Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (351K) HFTA-14.0 Design Challenges of GPON FEC Receivers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (211K) MAX3654: Obtaining Larger Output Signals in GPON ONT Video Applications Using the MAX3654 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (708K) MAX3656: Optimizing the MAX3656 Output Network for Long Laser Leads in GPON/GEPON Application Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (56K) MAX3872: Choosing an Optimal Filter Capacitor for the MAX3872 Multi-Rate CDR Abstract

Applications: Optical Modules
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WINDOW		 PDF (50K) Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (53K) DS1875 Quick Reference Guide Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (439K) HFRD-02.0: 2.5Gbps Small Form Factor (SFF) Transmitter Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (436K) HFRD-03.0: Multi-Rate (1Gbps - 2.7Gbps) Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transmitter Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (778K) HFRD-04.0: 2.7Gbps, 1310nm Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (881K) HFRD-05.0: Multi-Rate (1Gbps - 3.2Gbps) 850nm Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (924K) HFRD-06.0: FR4 XFP Host board Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1334K) HFRD-14.0: Multirate (1Gbps to 4.25Gbps) 850nm Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (740K) HFRD-15.3: High-Frequency SFP Host Board (Includes Integrated RS-232 to I²C Conversion) Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (991K) HFRD-16.0: 1Gbps to 4.25Gbps Active Copper SFP Cable Assembly Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (708K) HFRD-18.0: High-Frequency XFP Host Board Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1616K) HFRD-19.2: 850nm XFP Transceiver Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (1885K) HFRD-20.2: 1310nm XFP Uncooled EML Transceiver Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (881K) HFRD-21.0: 2.5Gbps Cooled TOSA Evaluation Board (Includes MAX3735A Laser Driver and MAX8521 TEC Controller) Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (850K) HFRD-30.1: SFP+ Host Board Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (112K) HFTA-08.0: Receivers and Transmitters in DWDM Systems Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (20K) MAX3265: Interfacing the MAX3265 to the MAX3875 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (24K) MAX3265: Using MAX3265 LOS in GBICs Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (88K) MAX3274: MAX3274 Optimizes Dual-Rate, Fibre Channel Receivers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (71K) MAX3643: Generating a TX Power Monitor in Burst Mode Applications (Using MAX3643 and the DS1863 or DS1865) Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (310K) MAX3643: Using the MAX3643 Laser Driver with a Low-Cost Microcontroller Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (164K) MAX3645: Using the MAX3645 as a Pin-for-Pin Replacement of the Mindspeed MC2045-2/2Y Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (176K) MAX3656: Using the MAX3656 Laser Driver to Transmit Serial Digital Video with Pathological Patterns Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (49K) MAX3667: Driving A Laser Diode With the MAX3667 From A Single +3.3V Power Supply Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (231K) MAX3735: Choosing the APC Loop Capacitors Used with MAX3735/MAX3735A SFP Module Designs Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (33K) MAX3735: Using the MAX3735 in a Small Form Factor (SFF) Transceiver Module Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (278K) MAX3735A: Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 1: DC-Coupled Optimization Techniques Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (728K) MAX3735A: Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 3: Differential Drive Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (300K) MAX3735A: MAX3735A Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 4: Driving VCSELS Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (150K) MAX3735A: Special Considerations When Interfacing the MAX3735A to the DS1859 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (191K) MAX3740: The MAX3740/MAX3795 Laser Driver Average Power Monitors (PWRMON) Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (98K) MAX3861: Configuring the MAX3861 AGC Amp as an SFP Limiting Amplifier with RSSI Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (127K) MAX3865: The MAX3865 Laser Driver with Automatic Modulation Control Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (32K) MAX3892: 2.7Gbps Transponder Applications Using the MAX3892, MAX3882, and MAX3670 Chipset Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (26K) MAX3905: Output Current Calculator for the MAX3905 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (38K) MAX3930: Simulating Direct Laser Modulation with the MAX3930 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (52K) MAX3950: Printed Circuit Card Layout Considerations for 10Gbps Current Mode Logic Inputs on the MAX3950 EVKIT Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (200K) MAX3967A: Improving Speed Performance of Slow LEDs Using the MAX3967A with Added Peaking Elements Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (34K) MAX3991: Accurate Loss-of-Signal Detection in 10Gbps Optical Receivers using the MAX3991 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (92K) Using DS3902 in Low Cost Optical Modules Abstract

Applications: Reference Designs
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WINDOW		 PDF (50K) Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (910K) HFRD-39.0: 40Gbps, Quad-SFP Half-Active Copper Cable Assembly Abstract

General: High Speed Digital Interfaces
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WINDOW		 PDF (44K) HFAN-01.0.1: Interfacing Single-Ended PECL to Differential PECL and Differential PECL to Single-Ended PECL Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (119K) HFAN-01.0: Introduction to LVDS, PECL, and CML Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (32K) HFAN-01.1: Choosing AC-Coupling Capacitors Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (155K) HFAN-05.1.0: Single-Ended and Differential S-Parameters Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (235K) HFAN-06.2: IBIS Data for CML, PECL, and LVDS Interface Circuits Abstract

General: High Speed Interconnect
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WINDOW		 PDF (235K) HFAN-06.2: IBIS Data for CML, PECL, and LVDS Interface Circuits Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (103K) HFTA-16.0: ESD Protection for Bipolar Integrated Circuits Abstract

General: Jitter and Jitter Measurements
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WINDOW		 PDF (38K) HFAN-04.0.2: Converting between RMS and Peak-to-Peak Jitter at a Specified BER Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (149K) HFAN-04.0.3: Jitter in Digital Communication Systems, Part 1 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (86K) HFAN-04.0.4: Jitter in Digital Communication Systems, Part 2 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (94K) HFAN-04.3.0: Jitter Specifications Made Easy: A Heuristic Discussion of Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet Methods Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (228K) HFAN-04.5.0: Measuring Deterministic Jitter with a K28.5 Pattern and an Oscilloscope Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (87K) HFAN-04.5.1: Measuring Random Jitter on a Digital Sampling Oscilloscope Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (442K) HFAN-04.5.3: A Stressed Source for Testing 4Gbps 850nm FC Receivers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (205K) HFAN-04.5.4: 'Jitter Happens' when a Twisted Pair is Unbalanced Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (599K) HFAN-04.5.5 Characterizing Power-Supply Noise Rejection in PLL Clock Synthesizers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (56K) HFTA-05.0: Statistical Confidence Levels for Estimating BER Probability Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (51K) HFTA-10.0: Physical Layer Performance: Testing the Bit Error Ratio (BER) Abstract

General: Mechanical Assembly and Thermal Issues
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WINDOW		 PDF (91K) HFAN-08.0.1: Understanding Bonding Coordinates and Physical Die Size Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (139K) HFAN-08.1: Thermal Considerations of QFN and Other Exposed-Paddle Packages Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (152K) HFAN-08.2.1: PWM Temperature Controller for Thermoelectric Modules Keeps Components within 0.1°C Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (228K) HFTA-15.0 Thermistor Networks and Genetics Abstract

General: Optical Systems
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WINDOW		 PDF (42K) HFAN-09.0.1: NRZ Bandwidth - HF Cutoff vs. SNR Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (74K) HFAN-09.0.2: Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio and the Q-Factor in Fiber-Optic Communications Systems Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (18K) HFAN-09.0.3: APON Class A, B, & C Physical Layer Requirements Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (134K) HFAN-09.0.4: NRZ Bandwidth - LF Cutoff and Baseline Wander Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (86K) HFAN-09.1.0: Impact of Transmitter RIN on Optical Link Performance Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (33K) HFAN-09.2.0: Thermistor Compensation for Temperature-Induced Slope Efficiency Variations in PON Burst-Mode Laser Drivers Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (237K) HFAN-09.5.0: Pattern Creator/ Converter Software User Manual Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (82K) HFTA-09.0: T3/E3/STS-1 Fiber Optic Extension Abstract

General: Optical Transmitter and Receiver Interfacing
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WINDOW		 PDF (37K) HFAN-02.0.1: Parasitic Inductance Effects in 10Gbps Fiber Optic Design Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (104K) HFAN-02.0.2: Laser Diode to Single-Mode Fiber Coupling Efficiency: Part 1 - Butt Coupling Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (303K) HFAN-02.0: Interfacing Maxim Laser Drivers With Laser Diodes Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (51K) HFAN-02.2.0: Extinction Ratio and Power Penalty Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (56K) HFAN-02.2.1: Maintaining the Extinction Ratio of Optical Transmitters Using K-Factor Control Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (57K) HFAN-02.2.2: Optical Modulation Amplitude and Extinction Ratio Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (130K) HFAN-02.3.1: Maintaining Average Power and Extinction Ratio, Part 1, Slope Efficiency and Threshold Current Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (73K) HFAN-02.3.2: Maintaining Average Power and Extinction Ratio, Part 2, MAX3863 Laser Driver and DS1847 Digital Resistor Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (34K) HFAN-02.3.3: Optimizing the Resolution of Laser Driver Current Settings Using a Linear Digital Potentiometer Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (34K) HFAN-02.4.0: Over-Voltage Protection for SFP Laser Drivers [Application Brief] Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (204K) HFAN-02.5.0: Single-Ended vs Differential Methods of Driving a Laser Diode Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (354K) HFAN-02.6.0: Reducing Noise and Wander in Low-Speed (<622Mbps) Optical Transmitters Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (115K) HFAN-02.7.0 Reducing Laser Driver Output Noise When No Input Signal Is Applied Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (77K) HFAN-03.0.0: Accurately Estimating Optical Receiver Sensitivity Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (29K) HFAN-03.0.1: Setting a LOP (Loss of Power) Threshold Level Equivalent to a BER Level of 10-3 Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (114K) HFAN-03.0.2: Optical Receiver Performance Evaluation Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (110K) HFAN-03.1.1: Digitally Programmable Low-Noise Avalanche Photo Detector (APD) Bias Circuit Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (112K) HFAN-03.2.0: Improving Noise Rejection of a PIN-TIA ROSA Abstract
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WINDOW		 PDF (87K) HFTA-12.0: Measuring Crosstalk Penalty in High-Speed Bidirectional Serial Communication Modules Abstract

High-Speed Signal Integrity
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WINDOW		 PDF (910K) HFRD-39.0: 40Gbps, Quad-SFP Half-Active Copper Cable Assembly Abstract

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