DS90C241QVSX

Overview

The DS90C241QVSX is a high-speed LVDS serializer designed for automotive applications, featuring PD-Link II technology. It serializes up to 24 parallel CMOS inputs into two differential LVDS output pairs. The device supports data rates from 5 MHz to 43 MHz per channel, achieving a total throughput of 1.03 Gbps. It operates on a single 3.3 V supply and includes DC-balancing capabilities to ensure signal integrity over long cable runs. The component is housed in a 48-pin TQFP package with an operating temperature range suitable for automotive environments.

Feature Summary

• Integrates PD-Link II technology for robust digital video transmission
• Provides DC-balanced serialization to maintain signal quality
• Supports automotive qualification standards for reliability

Applications

• Automotive display systems
• In-vehicle infotainment interfaces
• Digital camera link connections

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'Q' confirms AEC-Q100 automotive qualification status before integration. Confirm the 'VSX' designation matches the required tape-and-reel packaging format for automated assembly lines. Ensure the design accounts for the 48-pin TQFP thermal requirements during PCB layout.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a high-channel-count serializer is required for automotive displays. Compare against the DS90UR241 if pixel-link interface compatibility is needed instead of standard LVDS. Verify that the system clock frequency falls within the 5 MHz to 43 MHz operational range specified for reliable serialization performance.

Part Context

This part belongs to the National Semiconductor (now Texas Instruments) DS90C series of LVDS serializers. It is functionally related to the DS90C242 and DS90C243 variants, which offer different pin configurations or feature sets. The Q-series designation specifically denotes components qualified for automotive grade reliability and extended temperature operation.

Replacement Considerations

The DS90C241QVS/NOPB serves as a direct alternative with identical functionality but potentially different packaging options. Designers should verify pin-to-pin compatibility and electrical specifications before substituting.