150 Mbps full-duplex LVDS link in a 14-SOIC
This part is typically specified for point-to-point or multidrop backplane links where low noise and high speed matter — think industrial control networks, telecom line cards, or test equipment that moves data across a cable or PCB trace without the common-mode noise of single-ended signaling.
No level shifter needed if the controller is also 3.3V. Because it is a full-duplex transceiver, the SN65LVDS180D can transmit and receive simultaneously on a single differential pair. That cuts the cable count in half compared to two separate simplex links, which matters when routing through a backplane or a tight connector.
The ROHS3 compliance also keeps it clean for global shipping and RoHS-regulated markets.
Package and footprint — what the board sees
The surface-mount package is MSL 1 per TI's typical handling — no bake required before reflow if the reel has been stored dry. Keep the differential pair traces impedance-matched (target 100 Ω differential) and route them away from noisy switching nodes to preserve signal integrity at 150 Mbps.