Active LVDS quad driver for 200 Mbps point-to-point links
The MAX9129EUE+ is an active-production LVDS quad driver from Analog Devices, delivering four differential outputs at 200 Mbps per channel from a single 3V to 3.6V supply.
Supply rails and signal integrity
Four driver channels, zero receivers — the 4/0 configuration is a dedicated transmit-side buffer, not a transceiver. Each output swings a differential 350 mV typical into a 100 Ω termination, which is the standard LVDS load for point-to-point interconnects. The 200 Mbps data rate per channel supports parallel buses running at 100 MHz DDR or serial links at 200 MHz. At 3.3 V nominal supply, the driver's output voltage and common-mode range meet the TIA/EIA-644 LVDS standard, so it mates directly with any LVDS receiver on the same differential pair.
Package and board integration
Housed in a 16-lead TSSOP with 0.65 mm pitch and 4.4 mm body width, the footprint matches the industry-standard 16-TSSOP land pattern. Supplied in tubes (standard 16-TSSOP tube quantity). The ROHS3 compliance covers the full bill of materials, including the mold compound and lead finish.
Sourcing and lifecycle posture
No official second-source or pin-compatible alternative is documented from the manufacturer. For BOM risk mitigation, the LVDS quad-driver function is common across multiple vendors, but a drop-in replacement would require validating the pinout and AC timing against the specific layout.