Texas Instruments DS26LV32AW-QML
- Part No.:
- DS26LV32AW-QML
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers
- Package:
- 16-CFlatPack
- Datasheet:
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DS26LV32AW-QML.pdf
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- IC TRANSCEIVER HALF 0/4 16CFP
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Product details
Overview
DS26LV32AW-QML from Texas Instruments is a radiation-hardened, high-speed quad differential line receiver compliant with TIA/EIA-422-B and ITU-T V.11 standards. It operates from 3.0V to 3.6V, supports −55°C to +125°C temperature range, delivers ±200mV differential input sensitivity over −0.5V to +5.5V common-mode range, and features TRI-STATE enables for active-high/active-low control in space-grade RS-422 data links.
For engineers reviewing the DS26LV32AW-QML datasheet, DS26LV32AW-QML pinout, DS26LV32AW-QML application, or DS26LV32AW-QML equivalent, key selection criteria include its QML-qualified CFP-16 package, failsafe open-input behavior, TTL/LVCMOS-compatible outputs, low 30 mW typical power consumption, and guaranteed operation across extended military temperature extremes.
Technical Context
The DS26LV32AW-QML implements four independent CMOS receivers with fully differential inputs and single-ended TTL/LVCMOS-compatible outputs. Its receiver architecture supports interoperability with legacy 5V RS-422 networks while operating at 3.3V supply, enabled by extended common-mode range (−0.5V to +5.5V) and ±200mV minimum detectable differential voltage.
TRI-STATE enable logic is shared across all four channels and supports both EN (active-high) and EN̅ (active-low) inputs. The device includes failsafe biasing that forces RO outputs high when inputs are open, and meets MIL-STD-883 Class B screening per Group A test plan including static/dynamic/functional testing at −55°C, +25°C, and +125°C.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 3.0V to 3.6V - Enables direct integration into 3.3V space avionics buses without level-shifting. |
| Differential Input Sensitivity | ±200mV - Guarantees reliable signal detection under low-amplitude noise-prone RS-422 conditions. |
| Common-Mode Range | −0.5V to +5.5V - Supports interoperability with 5V transmitters and ground-shifted systems. |
| Propagation Delay | 6.0–45ns - Ensures sub-50ns timing margin for high-speed serial links up to ~20 Mbps. |
| Operating Temperature | −55°C to +125°C - Qualified for use in satellite payload electronics and launch vehicle control systems. |
| Power Dissipation | 30 mW typical - Reduces thermal load in sealed, conduction-cooled spacecraft modules. |
| Input Resistance | 5.0 kΩ - Matches standard RS-422 termination impedance for minimal signal reflection. |
Pinout & Package
DS26LV32AW-QML is housed in a hermetically sealed Ceramic Flatpack (CFP) package designated NAD0016A, with 16 leads and lead finish specified as "Call TI" per TI packaging addendum. This QML-qualified package meets MIL-PRF-38535 requirements for space-level reliability.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 3, 5, 7 | Differential Input A−, B−, C−, D− | Inverting inputs for each of four receiver channels; accept differential signals within −0.5V to +5.5V common-mode range. |
| 2, 4, 6, 8 | Differential Input A+, B+, C+, D+ | Non-inverting inputs for each channel; paired with corresponding inverting inputs for full-duplex RS-422 reception. |
| 9, 11, 13, 15 | Receiver Output ROA, ROB, ROC, ROD | TTL/LVCMOS-compatible outputs; drive high when inputs are open (failsafe). |
| 10, 12 | EN, EN̅ | Shared active-high and active-low enable controls; simultaneously disable all four outputs into high-impedance state. |
| 14 | VCC | Positive supply rail (3.0V–3.6V); decoupling required per MIL-STD-1547 for EMI suppression. |
| 16 | GND | Signal reference plane; must be connected to system ground with low-inductance path per space PCB layout rules. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Failsafe open-input detection | RO outputs default high when inputs are unconnected - prevents undefined logic states in unterminated or faulted RS-422 lines. |
| QML-38535 Class B qualification | Screened per MIL-STD-883 Group A test plan across −55°C/+25°C/+125°C - certified for flight-critical subsystems. |
| Interoperability with 5V RS-422 | Operates at 3.3V supply while accepting 5V transmitter outputs via extended common-mode range - eliminates need for external level shifters. |
| Low skew performance | ≤6.0ns channel-to-channel skew (tSK2) - maintains timing alignment across multi-channel telemetry receivers. |
| TRI-STATE dual-enable interface | Shared EN/EN̅ pins allow flexible system-level control using either active-high or active-low logic families without glue logic. |
Applications
| Spacecraft Telemetry Receivers | Satellite Command Decoders |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Receiving downlinked housekeeping data from onboard sensors across radiation-hardened RS-422 links in LEO/MEO orbit. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Quad differential receiver conditioning analog-differential telemetry streams into clean digital logic for FPGA-based frame synchronization. Use Value: Extended common-mode range accommodates ground potential shifts during solar array deployment; QML qualification ensures latch-up immunity under proton irradiation. | Use Scenario: Decoding uplinked command packets from ground stations into processor-readable format within attitude control units. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Interface IC converting differential command bus signals to single-ended logic levels compatible with radiation-tolerant microcontrollers. Use Value: Failsafe high output prevents spurious command execution during bus initialization or cable disconnect events. |
| Launch Vehicle Avionics | Deep Space Probe Data Interfaces |
Use Scenario: High-reliability data acquisition between inertial measurement units (IMUs) and flight computers during ascent phase vibration and thermal stress. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Signal conditioner isolating differential sensor data from noisy power distribution networks in rocket avionics bays. Use Value: −55°C to +125°C operation covers cryogenic fuel tank environments and engine bay thermal transients without derating. | Use Scenario: Interfacing science instrument data streams (e.g., spectrometer, particle detector) to central data handling units in planetary orbiters or landers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Radiation-hardened line receiver preserving signal integrity over long harness runs in high-total-ionizing-dose environments. Use Value: Low 30 mW power draw minimizes heat generation in thermally constrained deep-space enclosures with passive cooling only. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar quad differential receiver applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS26C32AT | 5V-only supply (4.75–5.25V); identical pinout and functional behavior but lacks extended common-mode range and QML qualification. | Restricted to non-radiation environments; unsuitable for spaceflight due to absence of MIL-STD-883 screening and lower voltage tolerance. | Select DS26C32AT only for terrestrial industrial RS-422 systems where radiation hardness and wide common-mode range are unnecessary. |
| SN65LVD16 | 3.3V supply, 16-pin SOIC package; no QML qualification; common-mode range limited to −1V to +3.4V; no failsafe open-input feature. | Designed for commercial telecom infrastructure; not rated for extended temperature or radiation exposure; requires external bias resistors for open-input handling. | Choose SN65LVD16 for cost-sensitive ground-based equipment where hermetic packaging and space qualification are not required. |
Compared with DS26C32AT and SN65LVD16, DS26LV32AW-QML uniquely combines QML-38535 Class B qualification, −55°C to +125°C operation, failsafe open-input behavior, and −0.5V to +5.5V common-mode support-making it the sole option qualified for flight-critical RS-422 receiver roles in radiation-intensive environments.
Availability
DS26LV32AW-QML is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for spacecraft telemetry receivers, satellite command decoders, and launch vehicle avionics requiring stable component supply with guaranteed long-term obsolescence management.
Supply support for DS26LV32AW-QML includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, specializing in analog, embedded processing, and aerospace-grade ICs with over 50 years of space heritage.
The DS26LV32AW-QML belongs to TI's radiation-hardened interface product line, engineered specifically for high-reliability serial communication in satellites, launch systems, and deep-space probes where failure is not an option.
FAQ
What is the qualified temperature range for DS26LV32AW-QML?
The DS26LV32AW-QML is fully qualified for operation from −55°C to +125°C per MIL-STD-883 Group A testing across all subgroups. This range is verified through static, dynamic, functional, and switching tests at each extreme temperature point, ensuring reliability in orbital thermal cycling and launch-phase environmental stress. DS26LV32AW-QML maintains specified propagation delay, input sensitivity, and output drive strength across this full range.
Does DS26LV32AW-QML support failsafe operation when inputs are open?
Yes, DS26LV32AW-QML includes an integrated failsafe feature that forces all receiver outputs (ROA–ROD) high when differential inputs are left unconnected or unterminated. This behavior is inherent to the internal bias network and does not require external resistors. DS26LV32AW-QML guarantees this function across its entire operating temperature and supply voltage range, preventing undefined logic states in faulted or unpowered RS-422 links.
Is DS26LV32AW-QML pin-compatible with DS26C32AT?
Yes, DS26LV32AW-QML is pin-compatible with DS26C32AT in the CFP-16 (NAD) package, sharing identical pin assignments for inputs, outputs, enables, VCC, and GND. However, DS26LV32AW-QML operates at 3.0–3.6V and adds extended common-mode range and QML qualification-while DS26C32AT requires 5V and lacks radiation hardening. Electrical substitution requires voltage domain verification.
What package type and marking does DS26LV32AW-QML use?
DS26LV32AW-QML uses the NAD0016A Ceramic Flatpack (CFP) package with 16 leads and is marked "DS26LV32AW-QML Q" on the top surface. Per TI's packaging addendum, it ships in tubes of 19 units and carries QML-38535 Class B qualification. The package is hermetically sealed and rated for space-level reliability with no moisture sensitivity level (MSL) rating due to its ceramic construction.
What are the enable logic configurations supported by DS26LV32AW-QML?
DS26LV32AW-QML provides dual-enable inputs: EN (pin 10) is active-high and EN̅ (pin 12) is active-low. Both control all four receiver outputs simultaneously. Driving EN high (≥2.0V) or EN̅ low (≤0.8V) activates the outputs; driving EN low or EN̅ high places all RO outputs in high-impedance TRI-STATE. This dual-enable architecture allows seamless integration with either positive- or negative-logic control systems without additional inverters.
DS26LV32AW-QML Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 16-CFlatPack
- Packaging:
- Tube
- Product Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Receiver
- Protocol:
- RS422
- Number of Drivers/Receivers:
- 0/4
- Duplex:
- Half
- Receiver Hysteresis:
- -
- Data Rate:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 3V ~ 3.6V
- Operating Temperature:
- -55°C ~ 125°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 16-CFP
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