Low power data decision IC for 20–40 Gbit/sdata links using 0.2 µm AlGaAs/GaAs HEMTs

Z.-G. Wang, Manfred Berroth, A. Thiede, M. Rieger-Motzer, P. Hofmann, A. Hülsmann, G. Kaufel, K. Köhler, B. Raynor, J. Schneider

Electronics Letters · 1996 · 10 citations · 2 references

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Abstract

A decision IC for optical data links at bit rates of 20–40 Gbit/s has been realised by using 0.2 µm AlGaAs/GaAs HEMT technology and tested on-wafer at bit rates up to 25 Gbit/s. The IC can be operated with a supply from –5.2 to –3.3 V and a DC current of ~50 mA.

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