Valens and Sony evaluate MIPI A-PHY for interior display and sensing

Semiconductor manufacturer Valens has started an evaluation with Sony to develop and integrate MIPI A-PHY technology into next-generation image sensor products.

A-PHY is a long-reach serializer-deserializer (SerDes) physical layer interface for ultra-high-speed automotive applications. It was released by the MIPI Alliance in September 2020 as a standard seeking to simplify the integration of cameras, sensors and displays in vehicles, while also incorporating functional safety and security. Valens says it will be the first company to market with A-PHY-compliant chipsets, having recently completed a successful launch of its VA7000 chipset family.

“It’s highly important for Sony to integrate the cutting-edge technology into our image sensors, and A-PHY serializer integration will provide significant benefits for our customers,” said Kenji Onishi, general manager, automotive business department, Sony.

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