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4 Circuit Protection for High-Speed Serial Interfaces Wired Communication The human voice is a wireless communication medium. Sound waves travel through the air. Over the past generation, electronic solution advances have enabled wireless communication to flourish and given rise to the Internet of Things (IoT). Despite the abundance of breakthroughs in wireless communication, a large portion of today's communication is handled by wired communication with applications that include telephone networks, cable television, internet access, and fiber- optic communication. Recently, I had my internet service provider at my house making the necessary adjustments to complete fiber internet installation, providing 300Mbps data-rate speeds. Protection Blockade A blockade is an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent items from entering or exiting. A blockade bars access in a uni- or bi-directional manner. Wired communication electronics in today's IoT world are often high-speed (≥480Mbps). High-speed serial interfaces transmit data as voltage signals down a wire digitally. They require an electronic blockade against dangerous events. High-speed circuit protection technologies are designed to protect against harmful occurrences, including voltage spikes, short circuits, power surges, and electrostatic discharge. In essence, they properly let the good items move and come-and-go unobstructed, while destructive items are stopped, squelched, and eliminated. PROTECTIVE BLOCKADE: Protecting WIRED COMMUNICATION in the IoT World PAUL GOLATA | Mouser Electronics