RFJESD204B vs. LVDS: A Detailed Comparison of Interface Standards
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This article breaks down the differences between JESD204B and LVDS, comparing their key features in a clear and concise manner.
JESD204B vs. LVDS: Feature by Feature
The following table summarizes the key differences between JESD204B and LVDS.
| Features | JESD204B | LVDS |
|---|---|---|
| Full form | Name derived from JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council) | Low Voltage Differential Signaling |
| Release year | 2011 | 2001 |
| Max. lane rate in Gbps | 12.5 | 1.0 |
| Number of Data clock lines | Embedded | 2 (i.e., 1 pair) |
| Number of data lines | 16 bit, 250 MSs/sec ADC | 2 to 4 (i.e., 1 to 2 pair). This depends on mode. 32 (i.e. 16 pairs) |
| Matching needed | Not required | Required |
| Phase aligned sampling for multiple ADCs | Yes possible but difficult to incorporate | Yes |
| Interface coding efficiency | 84% for 8B/10B type | 100% (no coding case) |
| Multiple lanes | Supported | Not supported |
| Lane synchronization | Supported | Not supported |
| Multi-device synchronization | Supported | Not supported |
| Deterministic latency | Yes | No |
| Harmonic clocking | Yes | No |
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