FAQs about the control channel and operation of serializer/deserializer devices

This application note addresses frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the control channel and operation of gigabit multimedia serial link (GMSL) serializer/deserializer (SerDes) devices. These products transport video and control information over low-cost shielded twisted pair (STP) or coax cables in vehicles. These questions are related to the serial link on these parts and the way it handles video data and control information.