Abstract: A fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) system transmits forward and reverse optical signals, such as video, voice, and data signals, via optical fiber, and includes a plurality of home network units. The home network units include an optical receiver for receiving at least one of the video, voice, and data signals. Included is a plurality of gain stages that are distributed throughout the optical receiver. The gain stages include a preamplifier stage, two interstage amplifiers, and a postamplifier stage. Two gain control circuits automatically adjust the gain of the video signal based upon the input power level to the FTTH optical receiver. Additionally, a tilt network performs level compensation for externally located coaxial cable. A signal is then provided to a device located within a home via the coaxial cable at the proper RF level having low noise signals.

Abstract: An internal seizure assembly for providing connectivity with a conductor of a stinger without having access to the seizure assembly itself from the exterior. The seizure assembly includes a seizure lock nut for securing the seizure assembly within an opening within the interior of a housing. A seizure holder for receives a plunger therethrough and the plunger urges the conductor of the stinger into electrical contact with the seizure lock nut. In one embodiment, the plunger has an end keyed to the bottom of the opening in the housing to prevent the plunger from turning.

Abstract: A device includes a differential equalizer that is suitable for use between an amplification chain. Additionally, the differential equalizer is suitable for use coupled before or after an amplification chain in a transmitter or a receiver. The device comprises a differential equalizer for equalizing an input signal. The differential equalizer can be packaged into an integrated circuit for greater performance figures.

Abstract: A device includes an equalizer and an amplification chain in a transmitter or a receiver. The device comprises an equalizer for equalizing an input signal. The equalizer is positioned between two amplifier stages, which amplify the signal. The positioning of the equalizer greatly improves the noise figure and the distortion figures on the output signal. The device can be packaged into an integrated circuit for greater performance figures.