Serial Transceiver Claims To Be Industry's Smallest

Offered in an 80-lead QFP, the SP507CF is claimed to be the industry's smallest single-chip, multi-protocol serial transceiver. The device's flow-through pin outs are designed to simplify board layout and minimize components while allowing software-programmable protocol and DCE/DTE selection using the Cisco/LTC, three-bit code. This 5V device provides 2 kV of ESD protection and a differential transmission rate of 20 Mb/s, reportedly the fastest available. All necessary termination networks are included and are switchable when V.35 and V.11 protocols are used. A 100-lead PBGA package, the SP507CB, is also available. Both versions are available with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C. Pricing starts at $14 each/1,000.