843 - What can I do to maximize the emulated LVDS data rate? <br>

843 - What can I do to maximize the emulated LVDS data rate? <br>

Emulated LVDS will have maximum data rate near the device FMAX_IO frequency value if:

  • the IOs are complimentary LVCMOS outputs (or have low timing skew)
  • the IOs have similar rise and fall times
  • the emulated LVDS output resistor network is placed physically next to the device output IO pins
  • the PCB traces from the resistor network are differentially coupled, 50 ohm per side
  • the signal traces are over a solid GND plane between the device and LVDS receiver
  • the output IOs are set to fast slew setting
  • you minimize the PCB trace lengths, connectors, and cables between the device and receiver