This is an application note about high speed amplifier techniques.
Published in August 1991, this extensive application note represents a significant commitment to supporting the use of high-speed monolithic amplifiers. It addresses the challenges engineers face when transitioning from slower devices to wideband operational amplifiers, emphasizing that performance is often limited by parasitics such as stray capacitance and ground impedance rather than just device speed.
The document is structured into three main sections: a tutorial covering practical aspects like cables, probes, oscilloscopes, and bypass capacitors; an applications section featuring specific circuit designs for video amplifiers, fiber optic receivers, and oscillators; and appendices detailing probe techniques and measurement methods. It serves as a comprehensive guide for designers working with nanosecond-scale linear circuits.
It refers to the dominance of physical layout and parasitic effects over the theoretical circuit diagram.
The document lists several amplifiers in Figure 1, specifically mentioning the LT1223 and LT1228 which use current mode feedback.