Signal Interconnect

Interface & High-Speed Connectivity ICs

Interface transceivers, industrial bus devices, and high-speed interconnect ICs for reliable communications and data connectivity across automotive, industrial, AI server, and data center applications.

Product Range

Device Categories

Board Buses & Level Translation

Buffer, multiplex, and translate board buses such as I²C, I³C, and SPI.

CAN & LIN Transceivers

Provide the physical-layer connection between controllers and CAN/CAN FD or LIN networks.

RS-232, RS-422 & RS-485 Transceivers

Translate controller serial signals to the electrical levels used by their corresponding cabled links.

Digital Isolators & Isolated Transceivers

Carry digital signals or bus data across an electrical isolation barrier.

USB & Type-C Interfaces

Cover USB data paths, Type-C attachment and orientation detection, and USB PD negotiation.

Ethernet PHYs & Switches

PHYs connect a MAC to the physical medium; switches forward traffic among Ethernet ports.

High-Speed SerDes Links

Paired serializers and deserializers carry high-speed data in camera, display, and similar systems.

High-Speed Redrivers & Retimers

Condition or retime high-speed links such as PCIe/CXL to maintain signal integrity across board channels.

PCIe Switches

Expand PCIe connectivity between a host and multiple endpoints.

Applications & Selection

Applications & Link Selection

01 · AI Servers & Data Centers

PCIe Switches · PCIe/CXL Retimers

Check PCIe generation, lane count, and switching topology. Evaluate board or backplane channel loss to determine whether retiming is needed; for CXL, verify protocol support across the complete link.

02 · Automotive Body & Zone Networks

CAN/LIN Transceivers

Select the physical-layer device for the CAN, CAN FD, or LIN network, then check controller compatibility, sleep and wake behavior, EMC requirements, and operating temperature.

03 · Industrial Equipment & Field Communications

RS-485 Transceivers · Digital Isolators · Isolated Transceivers

Use cable length, node count, and common-mode conditions to determine data rate and termination. For links crossing electrical domains, verify isolation and surge protection requirements.

04 · Industrial Ethernet & Edge Gateways

Ethernet PHYs · Ethernet Switches

Check the host MAC interface, transmission medium, port count, and speed. Where time synchronization or TSN is required, verify support across the complete network path.

05 · USB-C Devices & Peripherals

USB Interface ICs · Type-C CC Controllers · USB PD Controllers

Confirm host or device role and required data rate first. Add PD capability where power negotiation is needed, and check plug orientation detection and port protection.

06 · Automotive Camera & Display Links

High-Speed Serializers & Deserializers

Pair devices according to camera or display interface, video bandwidth, and cable requirements. Verify protocol generation, connectors, diagnostics, and EMC performance.

Reference Models

Interface & Interconnect Part Numbers

Examples span board buses, industrial and automotive links, isolation, Ethernet, video serialization, and PCIe connectivity.
  • PCA9306DP,118NXP · I²C Level Translator
  • SN65HVD230DRTI · 3.3 V CAN Transceiver
  • ADM2682EBRIZADI · Isolated RS-485 Transceiver
  • TUSB320LAIRWBRTI · USB Type-C CC Controller
  • ADIN1200BCP32ZADI · Industrial Ethernet PHY
  • ISO6721FBDRTI · Dual-Channel Digital Isolator
  • MAX96717FGTJ/VY+TADI · GMSL2 Serializer
  • DS160PT801ACBRTI · PCIe 4.0 Retimer
  • PM50068B1-FEIMicrochip · PCIe 5.0 Switch
  • TXS0104EQPWRQ1TI · Automotive 4-Bit Bidirectional Level Translator
  • ISO1050DUBRTI · Isolated CAN Transceiver
  • ADM2587EBRWZADI · Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver
  • ISOW1412DFMRTI · Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver with Integrated Power
  • ADM2587EBRWZ-REEL7ADI · Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver, Tape & Reel
  • ADM3251EARWZADI · Isolated RS-232 Transceiver
  • 88E1512-A0-NNP2I000Marvell · Gigabit Ethernet PHY
  • TXS0108EPWRTI · 8-Bit Bidirectional Level Translator
  • FT232RLFTDI · USB-to-UART Interface IC
  • ADM3053BRWZ-REEL7ADI · Isolated CAN Transceiver with Integrated DC/DC
  • TXS0108ENMERTI · 8-Bit Bidirectional Voltage-Level Translator