Overview
The SN65LVDS180DRG4 is a high-speed differential line driver and receiver produced by Texas Instruments. This device is part of the SN65LVDSxxx family, which utilizes low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) to achieve high signaling rates. It operates from a single 3.3-V supply and is compliant with the TIA/EIA-644 standard. The device is designed to drive and receive differential signals, making it suitable for applications requiring high-speed data transmission over long distances.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typical | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | V |
| High-Level Input Voltage (VIH) | - | - | 2 | V |
| Low-Level Input Voltage (VIL) | 0.8 | - | - | V |
| Magnitude of Differential Output Voltage | 247 | - | - | mV |
| Propagation Delay Time - Driver | - | 1.7 | - | ns |
| Propagation Delay Time - Receiver | - | 3.7 | - | ns |
| Power Dissipation at 200 MHz - Driver | - | 25 | - | mW |
| Power Dissipation at 200 MHz - Receiver | - | 60 | - | mW |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Maximum Recommended Operating Speed | - | - | 400 | Mbps |
Key Features
- Compliant with TIA/EIA-644 standard for LVDS signaling.
- Operates from a single 3.3-V supply with a range of 3.0 V to 3.6 V.
- Supports full-duplex signaling rates up to 150 Mbps for all buffers active and up to 400 Mbps for transmitter-only operation.
- Low-voltage differential signaling with typical output voltages of 350 mV into a 100-Ω load.
- High ESD protection: bus-pin ESD exceeds 12 kV.
- LVTTL input levels are 5-V tolerant.
- Receiver maintains high input impedance with VCC < 1.5 V and has open-circuit fail-safe.
- Available in various packages including SOIC and TSSOP.
Applications
- Wireless infrastructure.
- Telecom infrastructure.
- Printers and other high-speed data transmission devices.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- High-speed data acquisition and transmission systems.
Q & A
- What is the operating voltage range of the SN65LVDS180DRG4?
The device operates from a single supply voltage ranging from 3.0 V to 3.6 V, with a nominal voltage of 3.3 V.
- What is the maximum recommended operating speed of the SN65LVDS180DRG4?
The maximum recommended operating speed is up to 400 Mbps for transmitter-only operation and up to 150 Mbps for all buffers active.
- What is the typical propagation delay time for the driver and receiver?
The typical propagation delay time is 1.7 ns for the driver and 3.7 ns for the receiver.
- What is the power dissipation at 200 MHz for the driver and receiver?
The power dissipation is typically 25 mW for the driver and 60 mW for the receiver at 200 MHz.
- What is the ESD protection level of the SN65LVDS180DRG4?
The bus-pin ESD protection exceeds 12 kV.
- Is the SN65LVDS180DRG4 compatible with 5-V LVTTL input levels?
- What is the common-mode output voltage of the LVDS driver?
The common-mode output voltage is 1.2 V ± 75 mV.
- Can the SN65LVDS180DRG4 operate with a ground potential difference between the transmitter and receiver?
- What are the typical applications of the SN65LVDS180DRG4?
The device is typically used in wireless infrastructure, telecom infrastructure, printers, and other high-speed data transmission systems.
- What are the available package options for the SN65LVDS180DRG4?
The device is available in SOIC and TSSOP packages.
