What this LVDS transceiver does on the bench
The MAX9157EHJ+ is a half-duplex LVDS transceiver with four drivers and four receivers in a 32-TQFP package. It signals at 200 Mbps over a 3V to 3.6V supply, with 52 mV receiver hysteresis. The -40°C to 85°C operating range suits industrial cabinets.
200 Mbps and 52 mV hysteresis — what those numbers mean for your bus
The 200 Mbps data rate is the maximum signaling speed across the LVDS pair. For a half-duplex link, that's the aggregate throughput for both transmit and receive.
Sourcing and fit for the BOM line
This part is sourced through independent distribution and quoted to order against an RFQ. The 32-TQFP package is a common footprint for LVDS transceivers.
