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    High-Speed Signal Processing

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    43kB     		Application Note 2771  Abstract
    High-Speed ADC Sets Input Common-Mode Range
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    48kB     		Application Note 2882  Abstract
    Proper Input Network Selection Achieves Optimum Dynamic Performance and Excellent Gain Flatness in High-Speed ADCs
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    81kB     		Application Note 1886  Abstract
    Critical DAC Parameters for Multi-Carrier GSM/EDGE Transmitters
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    46kB     		Application Note 4019  Abstract
    LVDS Offers Robust Video Interface for Automotive Applications
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    58kB     		Application Note 2884  Abstract
    Secondary-Side Transformer Termination Improves Gain Flatness in High-Speed ADCs
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    72.1kB     		Tutorial 989  Abstract
    Multiply Your Sampling Rate with Time-Interleaved Data Converters
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    131kB     		Application Note 1917  Abstract
    Simplifying Tomorrow's LO Drive Designs with the MAX9987-90 Family of LO Buffers/Splitters
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    72kB     		Application Note 4020  Abstract
    Working with MAX9217/MAX9218/MAX9247/MAX9248/MAX9250 Evaluation Boards
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    207.4kB     		Tutorial 728  Abstract
    Defining and Testing Dynamic Parameters in High-Speed ADCs, Part 1
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    289.5kB     		Tutorial 729  Abstract
    Dynamic Testing of High-Speed ADCs, Part 2
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    65kB     		Application Note 4070  Abstract
    Transmitting I²S Audio Streams in Automotive Applications Using the MAX9205/MAX9206 LVDS SerDes
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    107kB     		Application Note 3228  Abstract
    Improving Gain Flatness without Sacrificing Dynamic Performance in High-IF ADCs
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    250kB     		Application Note 929  Abstract
    Automating ADC Data Collection
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    98kB     		Tutorial 4038  Abstract
    Optimizing Ultrasound-Receiver VGA Output-Referred Noise and Gain: Improves Doppler Dynamic Range and Sensitivity
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    26kB     		Tutorial 2094  Abstract
    A Simple ADC Comparison Matrix
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    91kB     		Application Note 2021  Abstract
    Specifications and Measurement of Local Oscillator Noise in Integrated Circuit Base Station Mixers
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    49kB     		Application Note 1140  Abstract
    Receiver Sensitivity Equation for Spread Spectrum Systems
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    22kB     		Application Note 3964  Abstract
    Enabling Test Modes on the MAX9247
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    87kB     		Application Note 1130  Abstract
    Phase-Lock Loop Applications Using the MAX9382
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    154kB     		Application Note 3821  Abstract
    Skew Margin Measurement for 4-Channel (3 Data Channels Plus Clock Channel) LVDS Serializers/Deserializers
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    64kB     		Application Note 1929  Abstract
    Understanding ADC Noise for Small and Large Signal Inputs for Receiver Applications
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    115kB     		Application Note 3176  Abstract
    Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) for High-Performance Communications
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    45kB     		Application Note 2371  Abstract
    Consider Overall Cascaded Performance When Comparing Integrated RF Frequency Mixers to Passive Mixer Solutions

    ADC

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    164kB     		Application Note 3853  Abstract
    Equalizing Techniques Flatten DAC Frequency Response
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    74kB     		Application Note 3062  Abstract
    Dynamic Performance Requirements for High-Performance ADCs and RF Components in Digital Receiver Applications
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    154kB     		Application Note 4466  Abstract
    Aperture Jitter Calculator for ADCs
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    72.1kB     		Tutorial 989  Abstract
    Multiply Your Sampling Rate with Time-Interleaved Data Converters
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    128kB     		Tutorial 4681  Abstract
    Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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    100kB     		Tutorial 4682  Abstract
    Introduction to Computed Tomography (CT) Medical Imaging
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    289.5kB     		Tutorial 729  Abstract
    Dynamic Testing of High-Speed ADCs, Part 2
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    97kB     		Application Note 3190  Abstract
    Coherent Sampling Calculator (CSC)
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    24kB     		Application Note 3495  Abstract
    Combine Multiple Data Files to Optimize INL/DNL Processing
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    88kB     		Application Note 3716  Abstract
    Folded-Frequency Calculator
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    124kB     		Tutorial 4696  Abstract
    Overview of Ultrasound Imaging Systems and the Electrical Components Required for Main Subfunctions
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    159kB     		Tutorial 800  Abstract
    Design a Low-Jitter Clock for High-Speed Data Converters
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    66kB     		Tutorial 4700  Abstract
    Introduction to Medical Instruments and Growing Trend for Point-of-Care and Near-Patient Testing
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    67kB     		Tutorial 1819  Abstract
    Selecting the Optimum Test Tones and Test Equipment for Successful High-Speed ADC Sinewave Testing
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    207.4kB     		Tutorial 728  Abstract
    Defining and Testing Dynamic Parameters in High-Speed ADCs, Part 1
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    107kB     		Application Note 4336  Abstract
    Design Challenges for an Ultra-Low-Jitter Clock Synthesizer
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    53kB     		Tutorial 1197  Abstract
    How Quantization and Thermal Noise Determine an ADC's Effective Noise Figure
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    63kB     		Application Note 3292  Abstract
    Crunching FFTs with Microsoft Excel
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    92kB     		Tutorial 1040  Abstract
    Coherent Sampling vs. Window Sampling
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    112kB     		Tutorial 283  Abstract
    INL/DNL Measurements for High-Speed Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
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    192kB     		Application Note 3557  Abstract
    "Stitch" Your Way Out of Logic-Analyzer Memory Limitations
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    92kB     		Tutorial 634  Abstract
    Pipeline ADCs Come of Age
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    136kB     		Application Note 642  Abstract
    ADC Captures 1Gsps

    DAC

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    109kB     		Application Note 3559  Abstract
    High-Performance RF Modulator Enables Multi-Carrier Communications Transmitters
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    128kB     		Tutorial 4681  Abstract
    Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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    88kB     		Application Note 3716  Abstract
    Folded-Frequency Calculator
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    124kB     		Tutorial 4696  Abstract
    Overview of Ultrasound Imaging Systems and the Electrical Components Required for Main Subfunctions
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    107kB     		Application Note 4336  Abstract
    Design Challenges for an Ultra-Low-Jitter Clock Synthesizer
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    164kB     		Application Note 3853  Abstract
    Equalizing Techniques Flatten DAC Frequency Response

    General

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    97kB     		Application Note 3190  Abstract
    Coherent Sampling Calculator (CSC)
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    24kB     		Application Note 3495  Abstract
    Combine Multiple Data Files to Optimize INL/DNL Processing
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    50kB     		Application Note 4054  Abstract
    Using the MAX7359 for Multifunctional and Gaming Keys on PDAs/Smartphones: A Programming Guide
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    44kB     		Application Note 4061  Abstract
    Measuring the Output Jitter of the MAX999 Comparator
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    67kB     		Tutorial 1819  Abstract
    Selecting the Optimum Test Tones and Test Equipment for Successful High-Speed ADC Sinewave Testing
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    122kB     		Application Note 3491  Abstract
    Schematic and Layout Guidelines for High-Speed Data Converters
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    92kB     		Tutorial 1040  Abstract
    Coherent Sampling vs. Window Sampling
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    102kB     		Tutorial 740  Abstract
    Glossary of Frequently Used High-Speed Data Converter Terms
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    119kB     		Tutorial 2085  Abstract
    Histogram Testing Determines DNL and INL Errors
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    107.4kB     		Application Note 4427  Abstract
    Demonstrating Green Technology with Apples, Oranges, Lemons, and Limes

    Wireless

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    50kB     		Application Note 4054  Abstract
    Using the MAX7359 for Multifunctional and Gaming Keys on PDAs/Smartphones: A Programming Guide
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    74kB     		Application Note 3062  Abstract
    Dynamic Performance Requirements for High-Performance ADCs and RF Components in Digital Receiver Applications
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    51kB     		Application Note 1838  Abstract
    Mixer 2x2 Spurious Response and IP2 Relationship


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