Serializers & Deserializers
An Serializer & Deserializer is an integrated circuit transceiver that converts parallel data to serial data and vice versa. The transmitter section is a parallel-to-serial converter, and the receiver section is a serial-to-parallel converter. Most SerDes devices support full-duplex operations, meaning that data conversion can take place in both directions simultaneously.
A SerDes chip might also include an encoder, clock multiplier unit, physical coding sub-block, clock and data recovery unit, input and output staging areas, or other components.
SerDes chips are used in Gigabit Ethernet systems, wireless network routers, fiber optic communication systems, storage systems, automotive components and a wide range of other environments.
Common Brands:
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI)
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NXP Semiconductors)
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