MAX3991: Accurate Loss-of-Signal Detection in 10Gbps Optical Receivers using the MAX3991
                            
            MAX3991: Accurate Loss-of-Signal Detection in 10Gbps Optical Receivers using the MAX3991
        by
        
Sharon Wang        
    
    
Dec 10 2004    
Abstract
This design note outlines the characteristics of the MAX3991 LOS detector, and describes how to set the optical assert power in a 10Gbps receiver for a specified BER. A method for increasing LOS hysteresis for operation at low power levels is also described.
 
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                            