4/5 channel count — BOM consolidation
Four drivers and five receivers in one 28-pin SSOP package replaces multiple single-channel transceivers. The 28-SSOP footprint (0.209" body width, 5.30 mm) is a standard outline.
Active lifecycle, RoHS3 compliant
No end-of-life notice on record.
It belongs in office equipment, retail terminals, or lab gear — not in a motor drive cabinet or under-hood automotive. If your application sees temperature swings below freezing or above 70°C, look at the industrial-temperature variant in this family.