The SN65LVDM31 incorporates four differential line drivers that implement the electrical characteristics of low-voltage differential signaling. This product offers a low-power alternative to 5-V PECL drivers with similar signal levels. Any of the four current-mode drivers will deliver a minimum differential output voltage magnitude of 540 mV into a 100- load when enabled by either an active-low or active-high enable input.

The intended application of this device and signaling technique is for both point-to-point and multiplexed baseband data transmission over controlled impedance media of approximately 100 . The transmission media may be printed-circuit board traces, backplanes, or cables. The ultimate rate and distance of data transfer is dependent upon the attenuation characteristics of the media and the noise coupling to the environment.