Valens Semiconductor recently announced that Samsung is supporting the MIPI A-PHY standard for high-speed in-vehicle sensor connectivity and will partner with Valens to develop the next generation of A-PHY products.
The move reflects growing demand among global automakers, particularly as electric vehicle (EV) and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) platforms increase their reliance on high-bandwidth, low-latency sensor links.
Valens and Samsung have collaborated for more than a decade, beginning with their joint role in founding the HDBaseT Alliance, an interoperable ecosystem for audiovisual connectivity.
“The growth of the MIPI A-PHY standard is increasingly evident across the industry,” said Taejoong Song, corporate VP of Foundry Technology Planning at Samsung Electronics. “Automakers are demanding connectivity solutions that can support higher levels of driver assistance and autonomy, and A-PHY is designed with these requirements in mind. Samsung’s automotive-grade FinFET technology provides the reliability and traceability needed for safety-critical applications.”
MIPI A-PHY is the first automotive industry standard for high-speed sensor and display connectivity. It is being adopted across the automotive supply chain, with Valens offering the first compliant chipsets, the VA7000 Series, already designed into multiple OEM programs.
Samsung Foundry will fabricate Valens Semiconductor’s A-PHY chipsets using its automotive process technology, which includes process controls and IP tailored for safety, reliability, and long-term traceability in vehicle applications.
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