Title :
Signal-to-noise ratio in optical photodiode receivers
Author :
Goranson, R.W. ; Skipper, J.D.
Abstract :
The SNR of a frequency-compensated optical receiver is derived, and the validity of the assumptions used in the derivation is analyzed. A compensating circuit having a wide range of application in video receivers is suggested.
Keywords :
Bandwidth; Circuit noise; Frequency; Noise generators; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Photodiodes; Resistors; Signal to noise ratio; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1974.9643
