# SerDes

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A pair of functional blocks used in high-speed communications to compensate for limited input/output, converting data between serial data and parallel interfaces in each direction.

## Etymology
From serializer/deserializer; compare modem and codec.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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