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Communication Interface ICs Strengthen Connectivity Across Industrial and Smart Infrastructure

Communication interface ICs—including UART, RS-485, CAN, USB, and Ethernet transceivers—are gaining importance as industries upgrade their connectivity demands. With connected factories, smart transportation, EV charging stations, and distributed energy systems becoming mainstream, robust interface ICs are required to ensure stable and secure communication across devices.

Industrial automation remains the largest adopter, driven by machine networking, PLC control, robotics, and sensor ecosystems. RS-485 and CAN transceivers continue to lead in harsh environments thanks to their noise immunity and long-distance capabilities. Meanwhile, Ethernet-based interfaces are expanding rapidly as more factories adopt high-bandwidth architectures.

Logic devices are also experiencing renewed momentum. Simple logic gates, buffers, level shifters, and translators are indispensable in digital systems, regardless of overall processing power. As more SoCs and multi-voltage systems enter the market, designers require compact, low-power logic devices to maintain signal integrity and voltage compatibility.

Smart cities, including traffic infrastructure and public safety networks, rely heavily on communication interface ICs for real-time data exchange. As these deployments scale, manufacturers must ensure high reliability, wide-temperature operation, and long-term component availability.

Together, communication interface ICs and logic devices form the backbone of modern electronic systems, ensuring seamless data flow and stable operation across industries.