Texas Instruments SLLU039B - Manual (Page 9)

1-1 The M-LVDS Evaluation Module
The M-LVDS Evaluation Module
This document describes the multipoint low-voltage differential-signaling
(M-LVDS) evaluation module (EVM) used to aid designers in development and
analysis of this new signaling technology. The Texas Instruments
SN65MLVD200A, SN65MLVD201, SN65MLVD202A, SN65MLVD203,
SN65MLVD204A, SN65MLVD205A, SN65MLVD206, SN65MLVD207 series
are low-voltage differential line drivers and receivers complying with the
M-LVDS standard (TIA/EIA−899). The EVM kit contains the assembled
printed-circuit board and all of the released devices referred to in Table 1−1.
Using the EVM to evaluate these devices should provide insight into the design
of low-voltage differential circuits. The EVM board allows the designer to
connect an input to one or both of the drivers and configure a point-to-point,
multidrop, or multipoint data bus.
The EVM can be used to evaluate device parameters while acting as a guide
for high-frequency board layout. The board allows for the connection of a
100-
Ω controlled impedance cable of varying lengths. This provides the
designer with a tool for evaluation and successful design of an end product.
Topic Page
1.1 Overview 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 M-LVDS Standard TIA/EIA−899 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 M-LVDS EVM Kit Contents 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Configurations 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5 Recommended Equipment 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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