Burst-Mode CMOS Transimpedance Amplifier Based on a Regulated-Cascode Circuit with Gain-Mode Switching

Abstract

We present a novel burst-mode transimpedance amplifier (TIA) with a gain-mode switching. The proposed TIA utilizes a regulated-cascode (RGC) input stage for broadband characteristics. To expand a dynamic range, the RGC controls a linear operating range depending on transimpedance gains by adjusting bias conditions. This TIA is implemented using the 0.18µm-CMOS technology. The experimental results show that the proposed TIA IC has a good eye-opening and can respond quickly to the burst data.