Silicon MOS amplifier operation in the integrate and dump mode forgigahertz band lightwave communication systems

The operation of a MOS amplifier in the integrate and dump mode is discussed. This mode of operation results in the suppression of the input load resistor noise while retaining the advantages of a large dynamic range and no equalization requirement. The technique is useful in improving the receiver sensitivity in circuit topologies such as the nonintegrating front. Several aspects of its MOS implementation are presented, along with test results