Optimised integrated CMOS optical receiver for optical interconnects

The optimisation of an optical receiver is discussed and transient characteristics of two basic simple integrated receivers in CMOS systems are analysed and compared in detail. In analysis, a maximum current parameter is developed and used for optimisation design. Among these two receivers, the low-impedance configuration is presented for high-speed operation. SPICE simulation and preliminary experimental results with discrete devices are also illustrated and discussed.

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