Reimagining SerDes for Scalable AI

Explore how SerDes (Serializer/Deserializer) technology must evolve to meet the demanding requirements of scalable AI architectures in this 14-minute conference talk from Conf42 KN 2025. Discover the significant impact AI workloads have on interconnect designs and understand the critical challenges in signal integrity that arise when scaling AI systems. Learn about cutting-edge innovations in SerDes design that address these challenges, including the integration of machine learning and advanced techniques to optimize performance. Examine architectural tradeoffs and configurability options that enable flexible SerDes implementations for different AI use cases. Understand power efficiency strategies essential for sustainable AI infrastructure and explore holistic solution approaches that consider the entire system ecosystem. Gain insights into future directions for SerDes technology in AI applications and key takeaways for implementing scalable interconnect solutions in modern AI architectures.