M-LVDS (Multi-Point Low Voltage Differential Signaling)

M-LVDS (Multi-Point Low Voltage Differential Signaling)

Analog Devices Inc. (ADI)

M-LVDS (multipoint low voltage differential signaling) is a multipoint high speed differential electrical interface with support for up to 32 nodes. Analog Devices M-LVDS products offer the industry’s highest ESD performance transceivers with high noise immunity receivers and extended common-mode range. These products are ideal for applications where designers need to transmit at data rates up to 100 Mbps or 250 Mbps to multiple nodes.

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