Processing burst-mode receiver signals involves using transimpedance amplifier with changeover unit(s) for changeover between different time constants during amplification of electrical signal

摘要

The method involves receiving a transmitted data stream (102) in a reception unit (101), which outputs a corresponding electrical signal (102a), amplifying the signal with a transimpedance amplifier (103) and re-amplifying its output signal in a re-amplifier (104). The transimpedance amplifier has at least one changeover unit (105) that provides a changeover between different time constants during the amplification of the electrical signal. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: (a) a circuit arrangement for a burst mode receiver.