Serializers, Deserializers

Integrated circuits (ICs) are small, electronic devices that are made up of a combination of transistors, diodes, and other components. They are used to perform a wide variety of functions in electronic devices, such as amplifying signals, storing and processing data, and generating and transmitting signals. Interface ICs are a type of IC that are used to connect different circuits or devices together, allowing them to communicate and exchange data. Serializers and deserializers are both types of interface ICs that are used to convert parallel data into serial data, or vice versa. Serial data is data that is transmitted or stored one bit at a time, while parallel data is data that is transmitted or stored multiple bits at a time. Serializers and deserializers are commonly used in high-speed communication systems, such as Ethernet and USB, to convert data between parallel and serial formats.