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High-Speed Signal Distribution
Wireless and RF System Design

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App Note 3577 Abstract
Converting MAXQ Microcontrollers from Sector-Erasable (SE) to Page-Erasable (PE) Flash Devices

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App Note 3576 Abstract
In-Application Programming (IAP) of the MAXQ7665 Page-Erasable (PE) Program and Data Flash

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App Note 3575 Abstract
In-Application Programming (IAP) of the MAXQ7665 Sector-Erasable Program and Data Flash

High-Speed ADCs

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App Note 3716 Abstract
Folded-Frequency Calculator

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App Note 3557 Abstract
"Stitch" Your Way Out of Logic-Analyzer Memory Limitations

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App Note 3495 Abstract
Combine Multiple Data Files to Optimize INL/DNL Processing

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App Note 3228 Abstract
Improving Gain Flatness without Sacrificing Dynamic Performance in High-IF ADCs

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App Note 3292 Abstract
Crunching FFTs with Microsoft® Excel

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App Note 3190 Abstract
Coherent Sampling Calculator (CSC)

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App Note 3062 Abstract
Dynamic Performance Requirements for High-Performance ADCs and RF Components in Digital Receiver Applications

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App Note 2771 Abstract
High-Speed ADC Sets Input Common-Mode Range

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App Note 2884 Abstract
Secondary-Side Transformer Termination Improves Gain Flatness in High-Speed ADCs

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App Note 2882 Abstract
Proper Input Network Selection Achieves Optimum Dynamic Performance and Excellent Gain Flatness in High-Speed ADCs

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App Note 1929 Abstract
Understanding ADC Noise for Small and Large Signal Inputs for Receiver Applications

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App Note 1819 Abstract
Selecting the Optimum Test Tones and Test Equipment for Successful High-Speed ADC Sinewave Testing

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App Note 1197 Abstract
How Quantization and Thermal Noise Determine an ADC's Effective Noise Figure

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App Note 729 Abstract
Dynamic Testing of High-Speed ADCs, Part 2

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App Note 994 Abstract
Reference Voltage for Multiple ADCs

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App Note 1040 Abstract
Coherent Sampling vs. Window Sampling

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App Note 634 Abstract
Pipeline ADCs Come of Age

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App Note 728 Abstract
Defining and Testing Dynamic Parameters in High-Speed ADCs, Part 1

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App Note 1023 Abstract
Understanding Pipelined ADCs

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App Note 989 Abstract
Multiply Your Sampling Rate with Time-Interleaved Data Converters

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App Note 3853 Abstract
Equalizing Techniques Flatten DAC Frequency Response

High-Speed DACs

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App Note 4053 Abstract
Setup and Hold Times for High-Speed Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) Demystified

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App Note 3716 Abstract
Folded-Frequency Calculator

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App Note 3559 Abstract
High-Performance RF Modulator Enables Multi-Carrier Communications Transmitters

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App Note 1886 Abstract
Critical DAC Parameters for Multi-Carrier GSM/EDGE Transmitters

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App Note 1165 Abstract
Interfacing the MAX5195 High-Speed DAC to High-Speed FPGAs

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App Note 3853 Abstract
Equalizing Techniques Flatten DAC Frequency Response

High-Speed Signal Distribution

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App Note 3901 Abstract
Synchronizing Multiple High-Speed Multiplexed DACs for Transmit Applications

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App Note 3806 Abstract
Performance Test for a Serializer and Deserializer Pair: MAX9247 and MAX9218

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App Note 2023 Abstract
LVDS Serializer-Deserializer Performance over Twisted Pair Cable

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App Note 1856 Abstract
Signal Integrity vs. Transmission Rate and Cable Length for LVDS Serializers

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App Note 1058 Abstract
LVDS Enables High-Speed Signal Distribution in 3G Basestations

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App Note 872 Abstract
LVDS Splitter Simplifies High-Speed Signal Distribution

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App Note 873 Abstract
High-Speed Signal Distribution Using Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS)

Wireless and RF System Design

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App Note 4611 Abstract
Tuning the MAX2009/MAX2010 RF Predistorters for Optimal Performance

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App Note 3990 Abstract
Current-Source DAC with PIN Diode Provides RF Attenuation and Thermal Compensation

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App Note 3822 Abstract
Phase-Noise Profiles Aid System Testing

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App Note 3587 Abstract
FCC and ETSI Requirements for Short-Range UHF ASK-Modulated Transmitters

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App Note 3671 Abstract
Data Slicing Techniques for UHF ASK Receivers

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App Note 3632 Abstract
Wideband LO Noise in Passive Transmit-Receive Mixer ICs

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App Note 3611 Abstract
Integrated DC Logarithmic Amplifiers

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App Note 3589 Abstract
Power Amplifier Theory for High-Efficiency Low-Cost ISM-Band Transmitters

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App Note 3559 Abstract
High-Performance RF Modulator Enables Multi-Carrier Communications Transmitters

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App Note 3062 Abstract
Dynamic Performance Requirements for High-Performance ADCs and RF Components in Digital Receiver Applications

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App Note 3090 Abstract
Range/Resolution Considerations with External Resistors Using the DS1870

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App Note 3089 Abstract
The Mechanics of the DS1870 Look Up Table

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App Note 2875 Abstract
Three Methods of Noise Figure Measurement

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App Note 2371 Abstract
Consider Overall Cascaded Performance When Comparing Integrated RF Frequency Mixers to Passive Mixer Solutions

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App Note 2021 Abstract
Specifications and Measurement of Local Oscillator Noise in Integrated Circuit Base Station Mixers

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App Note 1838 Abstract
Mixer 2x2 Spurious Response and IP2 Relationship

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App Note 1917 Abstract
Simplifying Tomorrow's LO Drive Designs with the MAX9987-90 Family of LO Buffers/Splitters

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App Note 1829 Abstract
The MAX2265 Is Ideal for EDGE Base-Station Pre-Driver Applications

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App Note 697 Abstract
Silicon Germanium (SiGe) Technology Enhances Radio Front-End Performance

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App Note 1140 Abstract
Receiver Sensitivity Equation for Spread Spectrum Systems

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App Note 1130 Abstract
Phase-Lock Loop Applications Using the MAX9382

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App Note 686 Abstract
QPSK Modulation Demystified

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App Note 275 Abstract
MAX2266 Power Amplifier for the CDMA Cellular Band with PIN Diode Switch

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