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  • Applications: Automotive/Industrial
  • Applications: Consumer Optoelectronics
  • Applications: Optical Control and Monitoring
  • Applications: Optical Fiber Access
  • Applications: Optical Modules
  • Applications: Reference Designs
  • General: High Speed Digital Interfaces
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  • General: High Speed Interconnect
  • General: Jitter and Jitter Measurements
  • General: Mechanical Assembly and Thermal Issues
  • General: Optical Systems
  • General: Optical Transmitter and Receiver Interfacing
  • High-Speed Digital Interfaces
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    322.2kB     		Application Note 5262  Abstract
    Allocate Flash and SRAM Memory on a MAXQ® Microcontroller Using the IAR Compiler
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    300kB     		Application Note 3015  Abstract
    MAX3735A: MAX3735A Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 4: Driving VCSELS
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    113.3kB     		Application Note 5266  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1877 SFP Controller
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    356kB     		Application Note 4218  Abstract
    Unbalanced Twisted Pairs Can Give You the Jitters!
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    317kB     		Tutorial 4300  Abstract
    Calculating the Error Budget in Precision Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Applications
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    20kB     		Application Note 1764  Abstract
    Guide and Index to Fiber/HF Communications Notes
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    63kB     		Application Note 4638  Abstract
    DS1874 Quick Reference Guide
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    EPON-SFF Host Adapter

    Reference Designs

    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3496  Abstract
    HFRD-10.2: 622Mbps/1244Mbps GPON ONT
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4138  Abstract
    HFRD-31.0: 20Gbps, Quad-SFP Active Copper Cable Assembly
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4139  Abstract
    HFRD-32.0: Quad-SFP Host Adapter
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4282  Abstract
    HFRD-33.0 HDMI and DVI, 4 x 4 Crosspoint Switch
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3454  Abstract
    HFRD-14.0: Multirate (1Gbps to 4.25Gbps) 850nm Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4538  Abstract
    HFRD-29.11: Dual-Rate (1.25Gbps/10.3125Gbps) VCSEL Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3540  Abstract
    HFRD-18.0: High-Frequency XFP Host Board
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    9MB     		Reference Design 4794  Abstract
    HFRD-49.1: Multirate, 1.0625Gbps to 10.3125Gbps, SFP+ LR Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4541  Abstract
    HFRD-29.12: Dual-Rate (1.25Gbps/10.3125Gbps) VCSEL SFP+ Transceiver with DS1874 Controller
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3730  Abstract
    HFRD-19.2: 850nm XFP Transceiver
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    54kB     		Reference Design 4122  Abstract
    Simple Regulator Provides Constant Voltage for High-Side Current Monitors
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3934  Abstract
    HFRD-20.2: 1310nm XFP Uncooled EML Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3600  Abstract
    HFRD-21.0: 2.5Gbps Cooled TOSA Evaluation Board (Includes MAX3735A Laser Driver and MAX8521 TEC Controller)
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3812  Abstract
    HFRD-22.2: Modular GPON (MOGPON) ONT
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4232  Abstract
    HFRD-34.0 4 x 4 DVI KVM Switch
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3647  Abstract
    HFRD-10.4: 1244Mbps/1244Mbps GPON ONT with Video Overlay
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3933  Abstract
    HFRD-25.1: Ultra Low-Cost GEPON SFF ONT
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4908  Abstract
    Programming the Phyworks' PHY1070-Family Reference Designs
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 1151  Abstract
    HFRD-02.0: 2.5Gbps Small Form Factor (SFF) Transmitter
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4909  Abstract
    PHY1070/PHY1075 Reference Firmware
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3926  Abstract
    HFRD-22.3: Modular GPON (MOGPON) ONT
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 2135  Abstract
    HFRD-04.0: 2.7Gbps, 1310nm Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4910  Abstract
    Preventing Clock Stretching in Phyworks' Reference Designs
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3387  Abstract
    HFRD-08.0: 10Gbps (4x2.5Gbps) Active Copper Cable Assembly
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4911  Abstract
    Reducing Bias Noise in PHY1075 Applications
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4094  Abstract
    HFRD-30.1: SFP+ Host Board
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4912  Abstract
    Using a Pre-Calibrated Temperature Sensor in PHY1070-Family SFP
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4341  Abstract
    HFRD-29.7: Multirate (1Gbps to 10.3125Gbps) VCSEL SFP+ Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3376  Abstract
    HFRD-15.3: High-Frequency SFP Host Board (Includes Integrated RS-232 to I²C Conversion)
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3985  Abstract
    HFRD-25.2: Low-Cost GEPON SFF ONT with µC
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3993  Abstract
    HFRD-26.0: GEPON SFF Host Board
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4352  Abstract
    HFRD-39.0: 40Gbps, Quad-SFP Half-Active Copper Cable Assembly
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 1766  Abstract
    HFRD-03.0: Multi-Rate (1Gbps - 2.7Gbps) Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transmitter
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 5242  Abstract
    EPON-SFF Host Adapter
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3451  Abstract
    HFRD-16.0: 1Gbps to 4.25Gbps Active Copper SFP Cable Assembly
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 2360  Abstract
    HFRD-05.0: Multi-Rate (1Gbps - 3.2Gbps) 850nm Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3544  Abstract
    HFRD-06.0: FR4 XFP Host Board

    Applications: Automotive/Industrial

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    86kB     		Application Note 3726  Abstract
    MAX3905: MOST Automotive Transmitter Using the MAX3905 and an ULM Photonics VCSEL

    Applications: Consumer Optoelectronics

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    113.3kB     		Application Note 5266  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1877 SFP Controller
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    30kB     		Application Note 4939  Abstract
    How to Implement End-of-Conversion Detection in Maxim's Ambient Light Sensors
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    53kB     		Application Note 4464  Abstract
    DS1875 Quick Reference Guide
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    29kB     		Application Note 2934  Abstract
    MAX3701: Interfacing the MAX3701 to a Blue/Violet Laser Diode [Application Brief]
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    176kB     		Tutorial 5051  Abstract
    Ambient-Light Sensing Optimizes Visibility and Battery Life of Portable Displays
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    50kB     		Application Note 4463  Abstract
    Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response

    Applications: Optical Control and Monitoring

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    166kB     		Application Note 181  Abstract
    DS1847/DS1848 Temperature Coefficient Supplement
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    92kB     		Application Note 3257  Abstract
    Using DS3902 in Low Cost Optical Modules
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    322.2kB     		Application Note 5262  Abstract
    Allocate Flash and SRAM Memory on a MAXQ® Microcontroller Using the IAR Compiler
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    70kB     		Application Note 210  Abstract
    Meet SFF-8472 Resolution and Accuracy Goals with Internal Calibration
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    78kB     		Application Note 3252  Abstract
    How to Add an Offset to the DS1859 Temperature Reading
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    55kB     		Application Note 4110  Abstract
    DS1865 Quick Reference Guide
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    55kB     		Application Note 3953  Abstract
    Side-by-Side Comparison of Fiber-Monitoring and Control ICs
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    64kB     		Application Note 3842  Abstract
    Stabilizing Thermoelectric Controller (TEC) Loops Using a Unit-Step Response
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    36kB     		Application Note 1811  Abstract
    Visible-Laser Driver Has Digitally Controlled Power Modulation
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    55kB     		Application Note 4735  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1873 SFP+ Controller
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    54kB     		Application Note 4157  Abstract
    Enhanced RSSI Calibration for APDs Using the DS1864
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    44kB     		Application Note 174  Abstract
    Monitor Calibration in Fiber Optic Applications
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    54kB     		Reference Design 4122  Abstract
    Simple Regulator Provides Constant Voltage for High-Side Current Monitors
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    113.3kB     		Application Note 5266  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1877 SFP Controller
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    53kB     		Application Note 228  Abstract
    How to Interpret DS1854, DS1857, and DS1858 Temperature and Voltage Readings
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    78kB     		Application Note 1794  Abstract
    Interfacing Digitally Controlled Pots and Resistors to Laser Drivers
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    136kB     		Application Note 3264  Abstract
    Compact DWDM laser Temperature Control with the MAX8521
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    72kB     		Application Note 4888  Abstract
    DS1876 Quick Reference Guide for the DS1876 SFP Controller
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    53kB     		Application Note 4464  Abstract
    DS1875 Quick Reference Guide
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    30kB     		Application Note 216  Abstract
    How to Interpret DS1847/DS1848 Temperature Readings
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    141kB     		Application Note 5019  Abstract
    Using Gimpel's PC-lint with IAR Embedded Workbench and a MAXQ® Microcontroller
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    51kB     		Application Note 1922  Abstract
    Calculator Converts Analog Signals to Digital Format for Optical SFF-8472 Standard
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    25kB     		Application Note 217  Abstract
    How to Interpret DS1852 Temperature and Voltage Readings
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    30kB     		Application Note 4222  Abstract
    DS1863; DS1865; DS1875: How to Interface to MAX3736 Compact Laser Driver
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    31kB     		Application Note 3897  Abstract
    How to Calibrate a DS1862 Using an External Temperature Sensor
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    50kB     		Application Note 4221  Abstract
    How to Optimize Avalanche Photodiode (APD) Bias Range Using a DS1841 Logarithmic Resistor
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    60kB     		Application Note 2099  Abstract
    DS1847/DS1848 Online Interactive Temperature Calculator
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    21kB     		Application Note 3923  Abstract
    Connecting Multiple DS1859 Devices on the Same I²C Bus
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    42kB     		Application Note 3481  Abstract
    Using the DS1859 with External EEPROM
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    50kB     		Application Note 4463  Abstract
    Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response
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    36kB     		Application Note 3929  Abstract
    Avalanche-Photodiode Detector Circuit Limits Current to 1mA and Improves Transient Response
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    92kB     		Application Note 233  Abstract
    Regenerating the DS1847/DS1848 Resistor Calibration Constants
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    63kB     		Application Note 4977  Abstract
    Simple Detection Circuit Lowers Stress on LED Driver with Power-Line Dimming
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    170kB     		Application Note 3080  Abstract
    Accurate Power Control of the MAX3740A Laser Driver
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    48kB     		Application Note 1769  Abstract
    Behind the Light Show in Optical Transceivers
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    79kB     		Application Note 4057  Abstract
    How to Increase the Operating Speed on the MAX4007
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    46kB     		Application Note 1010  Abstract
    Methods of Controlling Laser Drivers: POTs and DACs
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    30kB     		Application Note 4075  Abstract
    How to Use the DS1864's Current DACs as Voltage DACs
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    32kB     		Application Note 167  Abstract
    Considerations for the DS1847/DS1848 Look-Up Tables
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    113kB     		Application Note 207  Abstract
    DS1845/DS1855 Temperature Coefficient Analysis

    Applications: Optical Fiber Access

    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3496  Abstract
    HFRD-10.2: 622Mbps/1244Mbps GPON ONT
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3647  Abstract
    HFRD-10.4: 1244Mbps/1244Mbps GPON ONT with Video Overlay
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    53kB     		Application Note 4464  Abstract
    DS1875 Quick Reference Guide
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    351kB     		Application Note 3896  Abstract
    HFTA-14.0 Design Challenges of GPON FEC Receivers
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3926  Abstract
    HFRD-22.3: Modular GPON (MOGPON) ONT
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3933  Abstract
    HFRD-25.1: Ultra Low-Cost GEPON SFF ONT
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3985  Abstract
    HFRD-25.2: Low-Cost GEPON SFF ONT with µC
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3993  Abstract
    HFRD-26.0: GEPON SFF Host Board
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    50kB     		Application Note 4463  Abstract
    Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response
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    708kB     		Application Note 3516  Abstract
    MAX3656: Optimizing the MAX3656 Output Network for Long Laser Leads in GPON/GEPON Application
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3812  Abstract
    HFRD-22.2: Modular GPON (MOGPON) ONT
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    633kB     		Application Note 3833  Abstract
    MAX3654: Obtaining Larger Output Signals in GPON ONT Video Overlay Applications Using the MAX3654
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    56kB     		Application Note 1993  Abstract
    MAX3872: Choosing an Optimal Filter Capacitor for the MAX3872 Multi-Rate CDR

    Applications: Optical Modules

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    728kB     		Application Note 2703  Abstract
    MAX3735A: Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 3: Differential Drive
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4921  Abstract
    Temperature Compensation using Bias and Modulation Current with PHY1078
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    112kB     		Application Note 3258  Abstract
    HFTA-08.0: Receivers and Transmitters in DWDM Systems
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4922  Abstract
    Design a Low Power Consumption Optical Module Using PHY1040
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    34kB     		Application Note 3432  Abstract
    MAX3991: Accurate Loss-of-Signal Detection in 10Gbps Optical Receivers using the MAX3991
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3454  Abstract
    HFRD-14.0: Multirate (1Gbps to 4.25Gbps) 850nm Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4923  Abstract
    Use of the PHY1040 IC for 125Mbps to 2.125 Gbps SFP Applications
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4094  Abstract
    HFRD-30.1: SFP+ Host Board
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    55kB     		Application Note 4735  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1873 SFP+ Controller
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    26kB     		Application Note 3238  Abstract
    MAX3905: Output Current Calculator for the MAX3905
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3451  Abstract
    HFRD-16.0: 1Gbps to 4.25Gbps Active Copper SFP Cable Assembly
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    38kB     		Application Note 472  Abstract
    MAX3930: Simulating Direct Laser Modulation with the MAX3930
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4924  Abstract
    Reduction of Current Consumption in Applications Using PHY107x
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    33kB     		Application Note 1908  Abstract
    MAX3735: Using the MAX3735 in a Small Form Factor (SFF) Transceiver Module
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    88kB     		Application Note 1065  Abstract
    MAX3274: MAX3274 Optimizes Dual-Rate, Fibre Channel Receivers
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    113.3kB     		Application Note 5266  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1877 SFP Controller
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3540  Abstract
    HFRD-18.0: High-Frequency XFP Host Board
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4925  Abstract
    Calibrating a PHY2078-Based Optical Module at a Single Temperature
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    191kB     		Application Note 3596  Abstract
    MAX3740: The MAX3740/MAX3795 Laser Driver Average Power Monitors (PWRMON)
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    49kB     		Application Note 242  Abstract
    MAX3667: Driving A Laser Diode With the MAX3667 From A Single +3.3V Power Supply
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    164kB     		Application Note 2946  Abstract
    MAX3645: Using the MAX3645 as a Pin-for-Pin Replacement of the Mindspeed MC2045-2/2Y
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4926  Abstract
    PHY1066 and PHY1068 Thermal Considerations
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    310kB     		Application Note 3887  Abstract
    MAX3643: Using the MAX3643 Laser Driver with a Low-Cost Microcontroller
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    53kB     		Application Note 4464  Abstract
    DS1875 Quick Reference Guide
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4927  Abstract
    Generate Modulation Current LUTs for PHY2078 Based Optical Modules at Single Temperature
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    32kB     		Application Note 995  Abstract
    MAX3892: 2.7Gbps Transponder Applications Using the MAX3892, MAX3882, and MAX3670 Chipset
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    150kB     		Application Note 3742  Abstract
    MAX3735A: Special Considerations When Interfacing the MAX3735A to the DS1859
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    278kB     		Application Note 2111  Abstract
    MAX3735A: Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 1: DC-Coupled Optimization Techniques
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4907  Abstract
    Setting Up and Programming the PHY107x in Non-DDM Applications
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    50kB     		Application Note 4463  Abstract
    Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response
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    71kB     		Application Note 3927  Abstract
    MAX3643: Generating a TX Power Monitor in Burst Mode Applications (Using MAX3643 and the DS1863 or DS1865)
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    92kB     		Application Note 3257  Abstract
    Using DS3902 in Low Cost Optical Modules
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3376  Abstract
    HFRD-15.3: High-Frequency SFP Host Board (Includes Integrated RS-232 to I²C Conversion)
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    231kB     		Application Note 1747  Abstract
    MAX3735: Choosing the APC Loop Capacitors Used with MAX3735/MAX3735A SFP Module Designs
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4914  Abstract
    EEPROM and FLASH Write Cycle Timing
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3934  Abstract
    HFRD-20.2: 1310nm XFP Uncooled EML Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3600  Abstract
    HFRD-21.0: 2.5Gbps Cooled TOSA Evaluation Board (Includes MAX3735A Laser Driver and MAX8521 TEC Controller)
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4915  Abstract
    Setting Up the IAR Embedded Workbench for Phyworks' Firmware
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3544  Abstract
    HFRD-06.0: FR4 XFP Host Board
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    24kB     		Application Note 468  Abstract
    MAX3265: Using MAX3265 LOS in GBICs
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4916  Abstract
    PHY1076-01 SFP Reference Design for 155-2448Mbps Applications
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 1151  Abstract
    HFRD-02.0: 2.5Gbps Small Form Factor (SFF) Transmitter
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    98kB     		Application Note 1183  Abstract
    MAX3861: Configuring the MAX3861 AGC Amp as an SFP Limiting Amplifier with RSSI
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4917  Abstract
    PHY107x Evaluation GUI 1.6 Users Guide
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 1766  Abstract
    HFRD-03.0: Multi-Rate (1Gbps - 2.7Gbps) Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transmitter
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    200kB     		Application Note 3790  Abstract
    MAX3967A: Improving Speed Performance of Slow LEDs Using the MAX3967A with Added Peaking Elements
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 5242  Abstract
    EPON-SFF Host Adapter
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4918  Abstract
    PHY107X Evaluation GUI Version 2.5 Users Guide
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 2135  Abstract
    HFRD-04.0: 2.7Gbps, 1310nm Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 3730  Abstract
    HFRD-19.2: 850nm XFP Transceiver
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4919  Abstract
    PHY1075-01 Matching Circuits for 4G TOSA
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 2360  Abstract
    HFRD-05.0: Multi-Rate (1Gbps - 3.2Gbps) 850nm Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver
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    176kB     		Application Note 3342  Abstract
    MAX3656: Using the MAX3656 Laser Driver to Transmit Serial Digital Video with Pathological Patterns
    View   In New Window   Application Note 4920  Abstract
    Microcontroller Based PHY1078 Reference Design
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    322.2kB     		Application Note 5262  Abstract
    Allocate Flash and SRAM Memory on a MAXQ® Microcontroller Using the IAR Compiler

    Applications: Reference Designs

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    55kB     		Application Note 4735  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1873 SFP+ Controller
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    113.3kB     		Application Note 5266  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1877 SFP Controller
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    50kB     		Application Note 4463  Abstract
    Compensating for the Nonlinear APD Response
    View   In New Window   Reference Design 4352  Abstract
    HFRD-39.0: 40Gbps, Quad-SFP Half-Active Copper Cable Assembly

    General: High Speed Digital Interfaces

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    32kB     		Application Note 292  Abstract
    HFAN-01.1: Choosing AC-Coupling Capacitors
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    119kB     		Application Note 291  Abstract
    HFAN-01.0: Introduction to LVDS, PECL, and CML
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    235kB     		Application Note 1788  Abstract
    HFAN-06.2: IBIS Data for CML, PECL, and LVDS Interface Circuits
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    459kB     		Application Note 4613  Abstract
    A Proposed Framework for Measuring, Identifying, and Eliminating Clock and Data Jitter on High-Speed Serial Communication Links

    General: High Speed Interconnect

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    235kB     		Application Note 1788  Abstract
    HFAN-06.2: IBIS Data for CML, PECL, and LVDS Interface Circuits
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    103kB     		Application Note 4032  Abstract
    HFTA-16.0: ESD Protection for Bipolar Integrated Circuits
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    459kB     		Application Note 4613  Abstract
    A Proposed Framework for Measuring, Identifying, and Eliminating Clock and Data Jitter on High-Speed Serial Communication Links

    General: Jitter and Jitter Measurements

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    94kB     		Application Note 377  Abstract
    HFAN-04.3.0: Jitter Specifications Made Easy: A Heuristic Discussion of Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet Methods
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    51kB     		Application Note 3419  Abstract
    HFTA-10.0: Physical Layer Performance: Testing the Bit Error Ratio (BER)
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    86kB     		Application Note 987  Abstract
    HFAN-04.0.4: Jitter in Digital Communication Systems, Part 2
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    228kB     		Application Note 467  Abstract
    HFAN-04.5.0: Measuring Deterministic Jitter with a K28.5 Pattern and an Oscilloscope
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    442kB     		Application Note 3290  Abstract
    HFAN-04.5.3: A Stressed Source for Testing 4Gbps 850nm FC Receivers
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    205kB     		Application Note 3353  Abstract
    HFAN-04.5.4: 'Jitter Happens' when a Twisted Pair is Unbalanced
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    87kB     		Application Note 1181  Abstract
    HFAN-04.5.1: Measuring Random Jitter on a Digital Sampling Oscilloscope
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    459kB     		Application Note 4613  Abstract
    A Proposed Framework for Measuring, Identifying, and Eliminating Clock and Data Jitter on High-Speed Serial Communication Links
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    149kB     		Application Note 794  Abstract
    HFAN-04.0.3: Jitter in Digital Communication Systems, Part 1
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    599kB     		Application Note 4461  Abstract
    HFAN-04.5.5 Characterizing Power-Supply Noise Rejection in PLL Clock Synthesizers
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    38kB     		Application Note 462  Abstract
    HFAN-04.0.2: Converting between RMS and Peak-to-Peak Jitter at a Specified BER

    General: Mechanical Assembly and Thermal Issues

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    91kB     		Application Note 630  Abstract
    HFAN-08.0.1: Understanding Bonding Coordinates and Physical Die Size
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    139kB     		Application Note 862  Abstract
    HFAN-08.1: Thermal Considerations of QFN and Other Exposed-Paddle Packages
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    158kB     		Tutorial 1757  Abstract
    HFAN-08.2.1: PWM Temperature Controller for Thermoelectric Modules Keeps Components within 0.1°C
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    228kB     		Application Note 3981  Abstract
    HFTA-15.0 Thermistor Networks and Genetics

    General: Optical Systems

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    55kB     		Application Note 4735  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1873 SFP+ Controller
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    33kB     		Application Note 3795  Abstract
    HFAN-09.2.0: Thermistor Compensation for Temperature-Induced Slope Efficiency Variations in PON Burst-Mode Laser Drivers
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    42kB     		Application Note 870  Abstract
    HFAN-09.0.1: NRZ Bandwidth - HF Cutoff vs. SNR
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    31kB     		Application Note 4871  Abstract
    Optimize the MAX44007 Ambient Light Sensor for Use in Applications with Black Glass
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    176kB     		Tutorial 5051  Abstract
    Ambient-Light Sensing Optimizes Visibility and Battery Life of Portable Displays
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    18kB     		Application Note 1102  Abstract
    HFAN-09.0.3: APON Class A, B, & C Physical Layer Requirements
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    82kB     		Application Note 2931  Abstract
    HFTA-09.0: T3/E3/STS-1 Fiber Optic Extension
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    134kB     		Application Note 1738  Abstract
    HFAN-09.0.4: NRZ Bandwidth - LF Cutoff and Baseline Wander
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    EPON-SFF Host Adapter
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    74kB     		Application Note 985  Abstract
    HFAN-09.0.2: Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio and the Q-Factor in Fiber-Optic Communications Systems
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    86kB     		Application Note 3470  Abstract
    HFAN-09.1.0: Impact of Transmitter RIN on Optical Link Performance

    General: Optical Transmitter and Receiver Interfacing

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    130kB     		Application Note 1092  Abstract
    HFAN-02.3.1: Maintaining Average Power and Extinction Ratio, Part 1, Slope Efficiency and Threshold Current
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    73kB     		Application Note 1093  Abstract
    HFAN-02.3.2: Maintaining Average Power and Extinction Ratio, Part 2, MAX3863 Laser Driver and DS1847 Digital Resistor
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    115kB     		Application Note 4227  Abstract
    HFAN-02.7.0 Reducing Laser Driver Output Noise When No Input Signal Is Applied
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    303kB     		Application Note 274  Abstract
    HFAN-02.0: Interfacing Maxim Laser Drivers with Laser Diodes
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    51kB     		Application Note 596  Abstract
    HFAN-02.2.0: Extinction Ratio and Power Penalty
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    57kB     		Application Note 2710  Abstract
    HFAN-02.2.2: Optical Modulation Amplitude and Extinction Ratio
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    93kB     		Application Note 4557  Abstract
    Digital Resistor Sets Operating Power for Laser Driver
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    77kB     		Application Note 607  Abstract
    HFAN-03.0.0: Accurately Estimating Optical Receiver Sensitivity
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    354kB     		Application Note 3725  Abstract
    HFAN-02.6.0: Reducing Noise and Wander in Low-Speed (<622Mbps) Optical Transmitters
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    34kB     		Application Note 1937  Abstract
    HFAN-02.3.3: Optimizing the Resolution of Laser Driver Current Settings Using a Linear Digital Potentiometer
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    110kB     		Application Note 895  Abstract
    HFAN-03.1.1: Digitally Programmable Low-Noise Avalanche Photo Detector (APD) Bias Circuit
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    56kB     		Application Note 1119  Abstract
    HFAN-02.2.1: Maintaining the Extinction Ratio of Optical Transmitters Using K-Factor Control
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    112kB     		Application Note 3381  Abstract
    HFAN-03.2.0: Improving Noise Rejection of a PIN-TIA ROSA
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    37kB     		Application Note 984  Abstract
    HFAN-02.0.1: Parasitic Inductance Effects in 10Gbps Fiber Optic Design
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    114kB     		Application Note 1938  Abstract
    HFAN-03.0.2: Optical Receiver Performance Evaluation
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    EPON-SFF Host Adapter
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    29kB     		Application Note 460  Abstract
    HFAN-03.0.1: Setting a LOP (Loss of Power) Threshold Level Equivalent to a BER Level of 10-3
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    104kB     		Application Note 1816  Abstract
    HFAN-02.0.2: Laser Diode to Single-Mode Fiber Coupling Efficiency: Part 1 - Butt Coupling
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    306kB     		Application Note 3766  Abstract
    HFTA-12.0: Measuring Crosstalk Penalty in High-Speed Bidirectional Serial Communication Modules
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    34kB     		Application Note 2930  Abstract
    HFAN-02.4.0: Over-Voltage Protection for SFP Laser Drivers [Application Brief]
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    55kB     		Application Note 4735  Abstract
    Quick Reference Guide for Programming the DS1873 SFP+ Controller
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    204kB     		Application Note 3239  Abstract
    HFAN-02.5.0: Single-Ended vs Differential Methods of Driving a Laser Diode

    High-Speed Digital Interfaces

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    459kB     		Application Note 4613  Abstract
    A Proposed Framework for Measuring, Identifying, and Eliminating Clock and Data Jitter on High-Speed Serial Communication Links

    High-Speed Signal Integrity

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    459kB     		Application Note 4613  Abstract
    A Proposed Framework for Measuring, Identifying, and Eliminating Clock and Data Jitter on High-Speed Serial Communication Links
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    HFRD-39.0: 40Gbps, Quad-SFP Half-Active Copper Cable Assembly


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