MAX9235 Overview
The MAX9235 serializer transforms 10-bit-wide parallel LVCMOS/LVTTL data into a serial high-speed, low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) data stream. The serializer typically pairs with deserializers like the MAX9206, which receives the serial output and transforms it back to 10-bit-wide parallel data. The MAX9235 transmits serial data at speeds up to 400Mbps over PCB traces or twisted-pair cables.
MAX9235 Key Features
- Stand-Alone Serializer (vs. SERDES) Ideal for Unidirectional Links
- Framing Bits for Deserializer Resync Allow Hot Insertion Without System Interruption
- LVDS Serial Output Rated for Point-to-Point