Interface - Serializers, Deserializers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
MAX9205EAI Analog Devices, Inc.	10-BIT BUS LVDS SERIALIZER	2510
MAX3890ECB Analog Devices, Inc.	SERIALIZER WITH CLOCK SYNTHESIS	827
MAX9272GTM+T Analog Devices, Inc.	GMSL DESERIALIZER FOR COAX	12474
MAX3880ECB+D Analog Devices, Inc.	SDH/SONET 1:16 DESERIALIZER	6036
MAX3690ECJ Analog Devices, Inc.	SDH/SONET 8:1 SERIALIZER	0
MAX9238EUM+ Analog Devices, Inc.	HOT-SWAPPABLE, 21-BIT, DC-BALANC	1199
MAX3880ECB+TD Analog Devices, Inc.	SDH/SONET 1:16 DESERIALIZER	2710
MAX9213EUM+D Analog Devices, Inc.	PROGRAMMABLE DC-BALANCED 21-BIT	1926
MAX9242GUM+D Analog Devices, Inc.	DESERIALIZER	474
MAX9226ETE Analog Devices, Inc.	SERIALIZER/DESERIALIZER CHIPSET	0
MAX9209EUM+ Analog Devices, Inc.	PROGRAMMABLE DC-BALANCED 21-BIT	12038
MAX9208EAI Analog Devices, Inc.	10-BIT BUS LVDS SERIALIZER	6600
MAX3693ECJ+ Analog Devices, Inc.	ATM/SONET/SDH SERIAL TO PARALLEL	4289
MAX9209EUM-D Analog Devices, Inc.	DC-BALANCED 21-BIT SERIALIZER	0
MAX9240GTM+ Analog Devices, Inc.	GMSL DESERIALIZER FOR COAX	2580
MAX9234EUM+TD Analog Devices, Inc.	HOT-SWAPPABLE, 21-BIT, DC-BALANC	17500
MAX3691ECJ Analog Devices, Inc.	SDH/SONET 1:4 DESERIALIZER	488
MAX3881ECB Analog Devices, Inc.	DESERIALIZER WITH CLOCK RECOVERY	2898
MAX3693ECJ Analog Devices, Inc.	SDH/SONET 4:1 SERIALIZER	7605
MAX9236EUM-D Analog Devices, Inc.	DC-BALANCED LVDS DESERIALIZER	9642

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