Serializers / Deserializers

A serializer/deserializer (SerDes) is an integrated circuit (IC) that is used to convert parallel data into a serial format, and vice versa. SerDes devices are commonly used in high-speed communication systems to transmit data over long distances or between different systems. They allow data to be transmitted more efficiently and at higher speeds than would be possible with parallel data transmission. SerDes devices are typically used in applications such as networking, storage, and high-speed data transfer, where high data rates and low power consumption are important. Some common applications for SerDes devices include Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and HDMI.