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Testing of receivers with separate linear O/E module and host used in communication links

US7664394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2006
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B17/345
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A receiver for a communications link includes a receiver module and a host receiver. These two components can be tested independently. In one embodiment, the receiver module is characterized with respect to noise and distortion. The noise performance can be determined by comparing input and output signals of the receiver module, to determine the relative noise of the receiver module. The distortion performance can be determined by comparing the distortion of input and output signals of the receiver module, using a reference host receiver that includes an equalizer. The host receiver can be tested by using a reference receiver module.

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