Interface - Serializers, Deserializers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
SN65LVDS302ZXHR Texas Instruments	PROGRAMMABLE 27-BIT DISPLAY SERI	2500
MAX9279GTN/V+ Maxim Integrated	IC SERIALIZER 3.12GBPS 56TQFN	1820
LMH0050SQE/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC SERIALIZER/CABLE DVR 48WQFN	0
CYS25G01K100V1A-MGC Rochester Electronics	2.5-GBPS PROGRAMMABLE SERIAL INT	1103
MAX9288GGM/VY+ Maxim Integrated	IC SERIALIZER GMSL 3.12GBPS QFND	0
MAX9247ECM/V+T Maxim Integrated	IC SERIALIZER LVDS 27BIT 48-LQFP	0
DS90UH926QSQE/NOPB Texas Instruments	DS90UH926Q-Q1 5 - 85 MHZ 24-BIT	1297
MAX9217ECM+ Maxim Integrated	IC SERIALIZER LVDS 48-LQFP	3051250
MAX9275GTN+ Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZ GMSL 3.12GBPS 56TQ	0
DS90UH926QSQ/NOPB Texas Instruments	DS90UH926Q-Q1 5 - 85 MHZ 24-BIT	0
MAX9206EAI+T Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZER LVDS 28-SSOP	10000
MAX9273GTL+ Maxim Integrated	IC GMSL SERIALIZER 22BIT 40TQFN	82
MAX3885ECB Analog Devices, Inc.	DESERIALIZER WITH LVDS OUTPUTS	2247
MAX9217ECM Analog Devices, Inc.	DC-BALANCED LVDS SERIALIZER	4785
SN65LVDS315RGER Texas Instruments	SN65LVDS315 8-BIT PARALLEL RGB T	4550
MAX9248GCM/V+ Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZR LVDS 27BIT 48LQFP	3000
DS99R103TSQ/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC SERIALIZER LVDS 24BIT 48WQFN	80
THCV214-5T-B CEL (California Eastern Laboratories)	IC DESERIALIZER LVDS 48TQFP	0
MAX96708GTJ/V+ Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZER 1.5GBPS 32TQFN	2733920
ISL34340INZ-T13 Intersil (Renesas Electronics America)	IC VIDEO SERDES LONG 64TQFP	915

Interface - Serializers, Deserializers

1. Overview

Serializers/Deserializers (SerDes) are semiconductor devices that convert parallel data streams into serial formats (Serializer) and vice versa (Deserializer). These ICs enable high-speed data transmission in modern electronic systems by reducing physical signal lines while maintaining data integrity. SerDes technology is fundamental to high-bandwidth communication protocols in computing, automotive, and industrial applications.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Point-to-Point SerDes	Dedicated link between two devices, low latency	PCIe interconnects, GPU memory interfaces
Embedded Clock SerDes	Integrated clock recovery, reduced signal lines	DisplayPort, HDMI 2.0+ interfaces
Multi-Channel SerDes	Parallel channel bonding for higher throughput	100G Ethernet optical modules
LVDS SerDes	Low-voltage differential signaling, noise immunity	Industrial sensor interfaces

3. Structure & Composition

Typical SerDes architecture consists of:

Parallel data bus interface (4/8/16-bit width)
Phase-locked loop (PLL) for clock generation
Serializer/deserializer core with encoding/decoding logic
Differential signal drivers/receivers (CML/LVDS standards)
Common packages: QFN, BGA, TSSOP (14-256 pins)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Data Rate	100 Mbps to 112 Gbps per lane	Determines system bandwidth capacity
Bit Error Rate (BER)	Typical 10^-12 to 10^-15	Measures data transmission reliability
Power Consumption	50mW-500mW per channel	Impacts thermal design and efficiency
Jitter Performance	RMS jitter <0.5ps	Affects signal integrity at high speeds
Protocol Support	Standards: PCIe 5.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, etc.	Determines system compatibility

5. Application Areas

Telecommunications: 5G base stations, optical transceivers (QSFP28)
Automotive: Autonomous driving systems (GMSL SerDes for camera interfaces)
Industrial: Machine vision systems, industrial Ethernet (PROFINET)
Consumer Electronics: AR/VR headsets with embedded display interfaces

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Texas Instruments	DS90UB953-Q1	24-bit color FPD-Link III, 600MHz clock rate
Analog Devices	ADV7511	HDMI 1.4 transmitter with 3D video support
NXP Semiconductors	S32K144	Automotive general-purpose SerDes interface
STMicroelectronics	VL53L1X	ToF sensor with I2C interface SerDes

7. Selection Guidelines

Key selection criteria:

Match protocol requirements (e.g., GMSL vs. FPD-Link)
Calculate required bandwidth: Data Rate = (Resolution Color Depth Frame Rate)/Efficiency Factor
Verify voltage compatibility (1.2V-3.3V I/O standards)
Assess EMI/ESD protection requirements
Consider package thermal performance
Real-world example: Selecting MAX9271 for automotive camera systems requires checking 100m cable reach support and ASIL safety compliance.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging development directions:

112Gbps+ per lane speeds for 800G Ethernet (IEEE 802.3df standard)
Integration with AI accelerators (CXL protocol support)
Advanced equalization techniques (DFE with 7-tap support)
Automotive functional safety (ISO 26262 ASIL-D compliance)
3D-stacked SerDes for reduced form factor