austriamicrosystems AS1154/56 single/dual LVDS driver significantly reduces power consumption for high speed data transmission.

800Mbps data rate with only 300ps pulse skew reduces power consumption compared with competitor products

UNTERPREMSTAETTEN, Austria -- austriamicrosystems (SWX:AMS), a leading global designer and manufacturer of analog integrated circuits (ICs) for communication, industrial, medical and automotive applications, today expanded their low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) ICs portfolio with single and dual LVDS drivers.

Ideal for applications requiring high-speed data transmission, such as digital copiers, laser printers, cellphone base stations, telecom switches, and network switches/routers, the AS1154/56 LVDS ICs halve the supply current of competing products, improving the power consumption of LVDS interfaces.

This latest announcement demonstrates austriamicrosystems' continued industry leadership in power consumption reduction. Offering an outstanding data rate of up to 800Mbps, the AS1154/56 drivers consume just 2mA.

"In typical applications, the LVDS transmission improves noise immunity of data signals, by converting single ended signals into LVDS signals. In applications where electrical disturbances cannot be avoided and high data rates are needed, LVDS is the signalling technology of choice, offering superior breakdown immunity and error-free data transmission," said Walter Moshammer, marketing director for standard linear at austriamicrosystems.

"LVDS signal transmission reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI), and is therefore ideal in applications sensitive to electrical disturbances."

The AS1154 driver converts two low-voltage LVTTL/LVCMOS signals into LVDS output signals conforming to the ANSI TIA/EIA-644 LVDS standard while the AS1156 does the same, but with a single signal. Designed with flow-through pin-out, the AS1154/56 reduces crosstalk between channels and simplifies PC board layout. With an extremely low pulse skew of only 300ps they are ideal for high-resolution imaging and high-speed interconnection applications.

Guaranteed to work in a temperature range of -40[deg]C to +85[deg]C the AS1154/56 LVDS drivers operate from a single +3.0V to +3.6V supply, and are available in an 8-pin SOIC package. Product specific information can be downloaded from the austriamicrosystems website at www.austriamicrosystems.com/03products/06_lvds.htm

About austriamicrosystems

austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, combining more than 25 years of analog design capabilities and system know-how with its own state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities. austriamicrosystems leverages its expertise in low power and high accuracy to provide industry-leading customized and standard analog products. Operating worldwide with more than 1,000 employees, austriamicrosystems focuses on the areas of power management, sensors & sensor interfaces, portable audio and car access in its markets Communications, Industry & Medical and Automotive, complemented by its Full Service Foundry activities. austriamicrosystems is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS).