This part is a transmit-only interface device — the 2/0 driver/receiver count means it handles differential output only, with no built-in receiver. Typical applications include high-speed point-to-point baseband data transmission, clock distribution, and backplane interconnects in industrial control, telecom infrastructure, and test equipment where LVDS signaling preserves signal integrity over twisted-pair or PCB traces.
600 Mbps data rate — signal integrity budget
At 600 Mbps the output transition time is fast enough that PCB trace length matching and controlled impedance (typically 100 Ω differential) matter. The LVDS common-mode range and low swing (350 mV typical) keep EMI low, but the edge rate means a 2-inch stub on a backplane trace can cause reflections that close the eye. Keep the driver within an inch of the connector or cable launch, and pair it with a 100 Ω termination resistor at the far-end receiver.
For a new BOM line, this part requires a lifetime-buy or last-time-buy plan.
Package and assembly — 8-SOIC narrow body
It is compatible with reflow soldering; MSL is typically Level 1 (check the lot date code).