The SN65LVDS048ADRG4: Each of the four receivers handles a 400 Mbps serial stream, translating LVDS differential swings to a CMOS output.
For a production BOM that already qualifies this receiver, there is no urgency to requalify a second source — though the 65LVDS family includes pin-compatible variants that share the same footprint and supply range, useful for dual-sourcing if volume risk is a concern.
16-SOIC package — footprint and rework considerations
Housed in a 16-SOIC package, the SN65LVDS048ADRG4 uses the standard JEDEC SOIC-16 footprint. The body width is 3.90 mm (0.154"), which is the narrow-body variant.
