1 Features
1• Compatible with the M-LVDS standard TIA/EIA-
899 for multipoint data interchange
• Low-voltage differential 30-Ω to 55-Ω line driver
and receiver for signaling rates(1) up to
200 Mbps, clock frequencies up to 100 MHz
– Type-2 receiver provides an offset threshold to
detect open-circuit and idle-bus conditions
• Bus I/O Protection
– ±8-kV HBM
– ±8-kV IEC 61000-4-2 Contact discharge
• Controlled driver output voltage transition times for
improved signal quality
• –1-V to 3.4-V Common-mode voltage range
allows data transfer with 2 V of ground noise
• Bus pins high impedance when disabled or VCC ≤
1.5 V
• 100-Mbps Device Available (SN65MLVD204B)
• Improved Alternatives to SN65MLVD206
(1) The signaling rate of a line is the number of voltage
transitions that are made per second expressed in the bps of
the unit (bits per second).

2 Applications
• Low-power, high-speed, and short-reach
alternative to TIA/EIA-485
• Backplane or cabled multipoint data and clock
transmission
• Cellular base stations
• Central office switches
• Network switches and routers

3 Description
The SN65MLVD206B device is a multipoint lowvoltage
differential signaling (M-LVDS) line driver and
receiver which is optimized to operate at signaling
rates up to 200 Mbps. This device has a robust 3.3-V
driver and receiver in the standard SOIC footprint for
demanding industrial applications. The bus pins are
robust to ESD events, with high levels of protection to
human-body model and IEC contact discharge
specifications.
The device combines a differential driver and a
differential receiver (transceiver), which operates from
a single 3.3-V supply. The transceiver is optimized to
operate at signaling rates up to 200 Mbps.
The SN65MLVD206B has enhancements over similar
devices. Improved features include a controlled slew
rate on the driver output to help minimize reflections
from unterminated stubs, resulting in better signal
integrity. The same footprint definition was
maintained, allowing for an easy drop-in replacement
for a system performance upgrade. The devices are
characterized for operation from –40°C to 85°C.
The SN65MLVD206B M-LVDS transceiver is part of
the TI extensive M-LVDS portfolio.