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  • Ethernet/Backhaul
  • High-Speed ADCs
  • High-Speed DACs
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  • High-Speed Signal Distribution
  • Wireless and RF System Design
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    354.9kB     		Application Note 5331  Abstract
    Employing a Single-Chip Transceiver in Femtocell Base-Station Applications
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    156.1kB     		Reference Design 5364  Abstract
    Femtocell Radio Reference Designs Using the MAX2550–MAX2553 Transceivers
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    355.2kB     		Application Note 4652  Abstract
    Simplify AISG Control Systems by Integrating the Hardware Discrete Transceiver
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    95kB     		Application Note 4295  Abstract
    Small-Signal Bandwidth in a Big-Band Era
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    49kB     		Tutorial 4294  Abstract
    Differential Gain and Phase—Why Measure It, if You Cannot See It?
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    207kB     		Application Note 3577  Abstract
    Converting MAXQ Microcontrollers from Sector-Erasable (SE) to Page-Erasable (PE) Flash Devices
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    136kB     		Application Note 3575  Abstract
    In-Application Programming (IAP) of the MAXQ7665 Sector-Erasable Program and Data Flash
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    218kB     		Application Note 3576  Abstract
    In-Application Programming (IAP) of the MAXQ7665 Page-Erasable (PE) Program and Data Flash
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    172.6kB     		Application Note 3589  Abstract
    Power Amplifier Theory for High-Efficiency Low-Cost ISM-Band Transmitters
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    289.5kB     		Tutorial 729  Abstract
    Dynamic Testing of High-Speed ADCs, Part 2
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    207.4kB     		Tutorial 728  Abstract
    Defining and Testing Dynamic Parameters in High-Speed ADCs, Part 1
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    72.1kB     		Tutorial 989  Abstract
    Multiply Your Sampling Rate with Time-Interleaved Data Converters

    Ethernet/Backhaul

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    628kB     		Reference Design 5043  Abstract
    Active-Clamped Forward, Dual-Output PD Provides High-Performance Solution for PoE Applications
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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 ADCs

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    88kB     		Application Note 3716  Abstract
    Folded-Frequency Calculator
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    192kB     		Application Note 3557  Abstract
    "Stitch" Your Way Out of Logic-Analyzer Memory Limitations
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    24kB     		Application Note 3495  Abstract
    Combine Multiple Data Files to Optimize INL/DNL Processing
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    107kB     		Application Note 3228  Abstract
    Improving Gain Flatness without Sacrificing Dynamic Performance in High-IF ADCs
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    63kB     		Application Note 3292  Abstract
    Crunching FFTs with Microsoft Excel
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    97kB     		Application Note 3190  Abstract
    Coherent Sampling Calculator (CSC)
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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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    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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    58kB     		Application Note 2884  Abstract
    Secondary-Side Transformer Termination Improves Gain Flatness in High-Speed ADCs
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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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    67kB     		Tutorial 1819  Abstract
    Selecting the Optimum Test Tones and Test Equipment for Successful High-Speed ADC Sinewave Testing
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    53kB     		Tutorial 1197  Abstract
    How Quantization and Thermal Noise Determine an ADC's Effective Noise Figure
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    289.5kB     		Tutorial 729  Abstract
    Dynamic Testing of High-Speed ADCs, Part 2
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    92kB     		Tutorial 1040  Abstract
    Coherent Sampling vs. Window Sampling
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    92kB     		Tutorial 634  Abstract
    Pipeline ADCs Come of Age
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    207.4kB     		Tutorial 728  Abstract
    Defining and Testing Dynamic Parameters in High-Speed ADCs, Part 1
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    70kB     		Tutorial 1023  Abstract
    Understanding Pipelined ADCs
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    72.1kB     		Tutorial 989  Abstract
    Multiply Your Sampling Rate with Time-Interleaved Data Converters
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    164kB     		Application Note 3853  Abstract
    Equalizing Techniques Flatten DAC Frequency Response

    High-Speed DACs

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    37kB     		Tutorial 4053  Abstract
    Setup and Hold Times for High-Speed Digital-to-Analog Converters (DACs) Demystified
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    88kB     		Application Note 3716  Abstract
    Folded-Frequency Calculator
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    109kB     		Application Note 3559  Abstract
    High-Performance RF Modulator Enables Multi-Carrier Communications Transmitters
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    81kB     		Application Note 1886  Abstract
    Critical DAC Parameters for Multi-Carrier GSM/EDGE Transmitters
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    164kB     		Application Note 3853  Abstract
    Equalizing Techniques Flatten DAC Frequency Response

    High-Speed Signal Distribution

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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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    118kB     		Application Note 4647  Abstract
    Selecting High-Linearity Mixers for Wireless Base Stations
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    88kB     		Application Note 3901  Abstract
    Synchronizing Multiple High-Speed Multiplexed DACs for Transmit Applications
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    151kB     		Application Note 3806  Abstract
    Performance Test for a Serializer and Deserializer Pair: MAX9247 and MAX9218
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    163kB     		Application Note 2023 
    LVDS Serializer-Deserializer Performance over Twisted Pair Cable
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    250kB     		Application Note 1856  Abstract
    Signal Integrity vs. Transmission Rate and Cable Length for LVDS Serializers
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    85kB     		Tutorial 1058  Abstract
    LVDS Enables High-Speed Signal Distribution in 3G Base Stations
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    40kB     		Tutorial 872  Abstract
    LVDS Splitter Simplifies High-Speed Signal Distribution
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    59kB     		Application Note 873  Abstract
    High-Speed Signal Distribution Using Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS)

    Wireless and RF System Design

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    354.9kB     		Application Note 5331  Abstract
    Employing a Single-Chip Transceiver in Femtocell Base-Station Applications
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    156.1kB     		Reference Design 5364  Abstract
    Femtocell Radio Reference Designs Using the MAX2550–MAX2553 Transceivers
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    1.5MB     		Reference Design 5044  Abstract
    Low-EMI, Active-Clamped Forward, Class 4 Powered Device (PD) Provides High-Efficiency Solution for PoE Applications
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    628kB     		Reference Design 5043  Abstract
    Active-Clamped Forward, Dual-Output PD Provides High-Performance Solution for PoE Applications
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    207kB     		Tutorial 4636  Abstract
    Avoid PC-Layout "Gotchas" in ISM-RF Products
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    118kB     		Application Note 4647  Abstract
    Selecting High-Linearity Mixers for Wireless Base Stations
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    Web Seminar: Wireless Technology Tutorial
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    165kB     		Application Note 4611  Abstract
    Tuning the MAX2009/MAX2010 RF Predistorters for Optimal Performance
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    58kB     		Application Note 3990  Abstract
    Current-Source DAC with PIN Diode Provides RF Attenuation and Thermal Compensation
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    101kB     		Tutorial 3822  Abstract
    Phase-Noise Profiles Aid System Testing
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    95kB     		Application Note 3587  Abstract
    FCC and ETSI Requirements for Short-Range UHF ASK-Modulated Transmitters
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    129kB     		Application Note 3671  Abstract
    Data Slicing Techniques for UHF ASK Receivers
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    127kB     		Application Note 3611  Abstract
    Integrated DC Logarithmic Amplifiers
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    104kB     		Application Note 3632  Abstract
    Wideband LO Noise in Passive Transmit-Receive Mixer ICs
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    172.6kB     		Application Note 3589  Abstract
    Power Amplifier Theory for High-Efficiency Low-Cost ISM-Band Transmitters
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    109kB     		Application Note 3559  Abstract
    High-Performance RF Modulator Enables Multi-Carrier Communications Transmitters
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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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    25kB     		Application Note 3089  Abstract
    The Mechanics of the DS1870 Look Up Table
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    21kB     		Application Note 3090  Abstract
    Range/Resolution Considerations with External Resistors Using the DS1870
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    74kB     		Tutorial 2875  Abstract
    Three Methods of Noise Figure Measurement
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    45kB     		Application Note 2371  Abstract
    Consider Overall Cascaded Performance When Comparing Integrated RF Frequency Mixers to Passive Mixer Solutions
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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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    51kB     		Application Note 1838  Abstract
    Mixer 2x2 Spurious Response and IP2 Relationship
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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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    85kB     		Application Note 1829  Abstract
    The MAX2265 Is Ideal for EDGE Base-Station Pre-Driver Applications
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    71kB     		Application Note 697  Abstract
    Silicon Germanium (SiGe) Technology Enhances Radio Front-End Performance
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    49kB     		Application Note 1140  Abstract
    Receiver Sensitivity Equation for Spread Spectrum Systems
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    87kB     		Application Note 1130  Abstract
    Phase-Lock Loop Applications Using the MAX9382
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    101kB     		Tutorial 686  Abstract
    QPSK Modulation Demystified
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    49kB     		Application Note 275  Abstract
    MAX2266 Power Amplifier for the CDMA Cellular Band with PIN Diode Switch


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