Compact multichip module for 10 Gbit/s lightwave receivers

A compact multichip module (20.4/spl times/20.4 mm/sup 2/) providing two major receiver functions (reshaping and retiming) has been developed for 10 Gbit/s lightwave receivers. The variable gain from +11 to +31 dB, the bandwidth of 7.3 GHz, and the sensitivity of -14.5 dBm have all confirmed the applicability of the MCM to 10 Gbit/s lightwave receivers.