An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a first
integrated circuit (IC) and a second integrated circuit (IC). The
electronic device also includes a multiplexer configured to multiplex a
parallel data signal into a serial data signal, and a transmitter
configured to transmit the serial data signal from the first IC to the
second IC. The electronic device further includes a receiver configured
to receive the serial data signal. The receiver includes a clamp circuit
configured to clamp the voltage swing of an analog node within a
determined range. The clamp also helps to extend the bandwidth of the
receiver.