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4-level Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM4)

PAM4 Demystified: The Basics of Four-Level Pulse Amplitude Modulation

LINK-PP Official

July 11, 2025

PAM4 is a four-level pulse amplitude modulation method that transmits two bits per symbol, doubling data rates for high-speed networks.

Understanding Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) in Digital Communication

LINK-PP Official

July 11, 2025

Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) is a digital encoding method using two voltage levels for binary data, offering simplicity and efficiency in digital communication.

What Is Open Circuit Inductance (OCL) in Ethernet Transformers?

LINK-PP Official

July 11, 2025

Open circuit inductance (OCL) in Ethernet transformers affects signal integrity and EMI suppression; Higher OCL prevents data loss.

Unlocking Optical Performance: The Critical Role of DSP in Modern Optical Transceivers

LINK-PP Official

July 10, 2025

A Digital Signal Processor in optical transceivers enables fast data rates, advanced modulation, and real-time signal correction for reliable high-speed links.

What Is Clock and Data Recovery in Modern Communication

LINK-PP Official

July 9, 2025

Clock and Data Recovery synchronizes timing and data in high-speed communication, ensuring accurate, error-free data transfer without a separate clock signal.

What is Bit Error Rate? Understanding Digital Signal Integrity

LINK-PP Official

July 3, 2025

Bit error rate measures data errors in networks. High BER leads to slow speeds, lost files, and poor call quality. Learn how BER impacts performance.

What is Through‑Hole Reflow Soldering and How Does It Work

LINK-PP Official

July 1, 2025

Through‑Hole Reflow Soldering enables simultaneous soldering of through-hole and surface-mount components in a single efficient reflow process.

What is DWDM Explaining Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing

LINK-PP Official

June 30, 2025

What is DWDM? Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing lets multiple data channels travel on one fiber, boosting bandwidth and efficiency in optical networks.

What is CWDM Understanding Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing

LINK-PP Official

June 26, 2025

What is CWDM? CWDM is a cost-effective fiber optic technology that increases bandwidth by multiplexing multiple wavelengths over a single optical fiber.

Understanding Return Loss in RJ45 Magnetic Connectors: Why It Matters for Ethernet Performance

LINK-PP Official

June 26, 2025

Learn how return loss affects RJ45 MagJack performance in Ethernet applications. Explore real examples from LINK-PP 10/100Mbps to 10G RJ45 connectors.