Optical Receiver
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The receiver receives the data from the MOST bus. The receiver consists of:
- An LED
- A pre-amplifier
- A wake-up circuit
- An interface that converts the optical signal into an electrical signal
The receiver contains a diode that converts the optical signal into an electrical signal. This signal is amplified and further processed at the MOST network interface.