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Texas Instruments Introduces New FlatLink™ 3.3V Low-Voltage Differential Signaling Transmitter and Receiver

DALLAS (Nov. 11, 1996) - The industry's first 3.3V low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) transmitter and receiver are now available from Texas Instruments (TI). These devices transfer display data and control signals from the video display processor to the flat panel display, and are targeted for applications such as laptop computers.

The FlatLink™ transmitter, designated the SN75LVDS81, and the FlatLink™ receiver, designated the SN75LVDS82, support single-channel or dual-channel extended graphics adapter (XGA) portable computers in 18 bit or 24 bit color applications with reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI). The FlatLink™ SN75LVDS81 and SN75LVDS82 are also applicable to super video graphics adapter (SVGA) portable computers, and may be used to improve the performance of any wide parallel single-ended synchronous data connection.

The SN75LVDS81 and SN75LVDS82 are the first in the FlatLink™ family of devices from TI to support emerging LVDS applications. TI's FlatLink™ family is fully compatible with current market silicon solutions that support similar portable computer applications.

Features/Benefits

3.3V LVDS Allows for low voltage swing, which means low noise and low EMI.
High speed data throughput Improves system performance.
18-bit and/or 24-bit color Applies to current 18-bit market environment or future 24-bit requirement.
Low power consumption Prolongs battery life.

End Equipment Applications

Applications for the FlatLink™ SN75LVDS81 and SN75LVDS82 are:

  • Laptop computers
  • Networking (point-point switch interconnects)

Pricing, Packaging and Availability

The FlatLink™ SN75LVDS81 and the SN75LVDS82 are now available from Texas Instruments and its authorized distributors. The devices are in a 56-pin thin shrink small-outline package (TSSOP) and are priced at $6.00 in quantities of 1,000.

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FlatLink is a trademark of Texas Instruments, Incorporated.