DS15EA101SQ Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
The DS15EA101SQ is an adaptive cable equalizer IC from Texas Instruments operating at 3.3 V supply, designed to compensate for high-frequency signal losses in long cable runs. It features a single equalization channel in a compact 16-pin QFN package with integrated heat slug. Available worldwide with competitive pricing.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- DS15EA101SQ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of DS15EA101SQ?
- Adaptive cable equalization automatically compensates for cable length and frequency-dependent signal attenuation
- 3.3 V single-supply operation simplifies integration into standard digital system power rails
- 16-pin VQFN package with integrated heat slug enables efficient thermal dissipation in high-speed signal chain designs
What is DS15EA101SQ used for?
The DS15EA101SQ is suited for high-speed serial data links in professional video and broadcast equipment where coaxial or twinaxial cables introduce significant high-frequency attenuation over distances exceeding a few meters. It is also used in industrial communication infrastructure, test equipment, and server backplane interconnects where adaptive equalization is needed to recover signal integrity without manual gain adjustment.
What are the specifications of DS15EA101SQ?
| Pbfree Code | No |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| JESD-30 Code | S-XQCC-N16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Telecom IC Type | LINE EQUALIZER |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 3 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
Where can I find the DS15EA101SQ datasheet?
DS15EA101SQ Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for DS15EA101SQ?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What supply voltage does the DS15EA101SQ require and how does it simplify system design?
The DS15EA101SQ operates from a single 3.3 V supply, eliminating the need for dual supply rails and simplifying PCB power distribution in digital systems where 3.3 V is already available for logic and interface components.
How does adaptive equalization in the DS15EA101SQ benefit long-cable serial links?
The device automatically adjusts its equalization gain to compensate for cable-length-dependent attenuation at high frequencies, recovering signal integrity on cable runs where insertion loss would otherwise cause bit errors at data rates requiring equalization of losses exceeding 10 dB.
What package does the DS15EA101SQ use and why is the heat slug significant?
The DS15EA101SQ comes in a 16-pin VQFN package with an integrated heat slug on the bottom, allowing direct thermal conduction to the PCB ground plane and supporting continuous operation in environments where junction temperatures could otherwise exceed safe limits during sustained high-speed signal processing.
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