The SN65LVDS9638DGNR is a dual LVDS driver from the 65LVDS series, delivering a 400 Mbps data rate per channel. This is the signalling ceiling for the differential pair — the actual throughput in a backplane or cable depends on the trace length and termination quality, but the driver itself does not limit the link below 400 Mbps. Without that thermal via array, the driver derates its output current at elevated temperature.
Active production — no end-of-life watch needed
ROHS3 compliance is confirmed, so it passes the EU RoHS directive without exemption declarations.