Interface - Serializers, Deserializers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MAX9258AGCM/V+GB Maxim Integrated	IC SERDE PROG UART/I2C 48LQFP	0
MAX9257GCM/V+T Maxim Integrated	IC SER/DESER PROG 48-LQFP	0
MAX9220EUM/V+ Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZER PROG 48TSSOP	0
DS92LV1212AMSAX Texas Instruments	IC DESERIALZR RANDOM LOCK 28SSOP	0
MAX9259GTN/V+TGG6 Maxim Integrated	IC SERIALIZER 2.5GBPS 56TQFN	0
MAX9276GGN/VY+ Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZER	0
MAX9259GCB/V+TGG4 Maxim Integrated	IC SERIALIZER GMSL 64TQFP	0
MAX9220EUM-T Maxim Integrated	IC COMPARATOR SGL LOW PWR TSSOP	0
MAX9257AGTL+T Maxim Integrated	IC SERIALIZER PROG 40-TQFN	0
LM2512ASMX/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC MPL SERIAL 24BIT RGB 49-UFBGA	0
DS92LV1212TMSA Texas Instruments	IC DESERIALZR RANDOM LOCK 28SSOP	0
SN65LV1224ADBG4 Texas Instruments	IC SERIAL/DESERIAL 10:1 28-SSOP	0
FIN424CMLX Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC SERIALIZER 20BIT 32-MLP	0
DS92LV1212AMSAX/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC DESERIALZR RANDOM LOCK 28SSOP	0
LM2502SQX/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC SER/DESER MPL DISPL 40WQFN	0
MAX3882AETX+T Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZER 2.488GBPS 64TQFN	0
MAX9282GTM/V+ Maxim Integrated	3.12GBPS DESERIALIZER WITH GMSL	1032
LM2506GRX/NOPB Texas Instruments	IC SER/DESER 18BIT 49-UARRAY	0
MAX9260GCB/V+GG4 Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZER GMSL 64TQFP	0
MAX3885ECB+D Maxim Integrated	IC DESERIALIZER 2.488GBPS 64LQFP	0

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