Mixel MIPI IP Integrated into Automotive Radar Processors Supporting Safety-critical Applications

Rhea-AI Summary

Silvaco (NASDAQ:SVCO) affiliate Mixel announced its MIPI D-PHY CSI-2 TX and RX IP have been integrated into indie (NASDAQ:INDI) automotive radar processors and MMICs on Nov 20, 2025. The IPs are ASIL-B compliant, targeted to AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade 1, and shipped with certified automotive functional safety deliverables and a safety manual.

Mixel completed full characterization using the MIPI D-PHY Conformance Test Suite (CTS) and delivered a complete characterization report to indie. Mixel’s PHY IP is silicon-proven at 12 nodes and 9 foundries. The IPs are available now.

Positive

• ASIL-B compliant MIPI D-PHY CSI-2 TX and RX delivered
• Designed to AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade 1
• Full characterization via MIPI D-PHY CTS with report delivered to indie
• Silicon-proven at 12 nodes and 9 foundries
• IPs available now for automotive radar and MMIC use

Negative

• None.

Insights

Semiconductor IP and Automotive Radar Analyst

Integration of Mixel MIPI IP into indie radar products strengthens safety-certified automotive radar supply chain and accelerates deployment.

**Mixel**'s ASIL-B compliant MIPI D-PHY CSI-2 TX and RX IPs, characterized with the MIPI D-PHY CTS and delivered with automotive functional safety artefacts, directly address radar data-interface requirements for safety-critical features such as AEB and occupant monitoring. The IP's AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade 1 design intent and reported silicon-proven record across twelve nodes and nine foundries provide concrete technical coverage that can reduce integration risk for a radar module supplier.

Dependencies and risks center on system-level validation and production readiness: silicon characterization and CTS reports reduce uncertainty, but full vehicle-level safety approval still depends on integration, supplier quality control, and certification processes beyond the IP itself. The announcement of availability now suggests immediate use in engineering programs, but mass-production timelines and volume qualification are not disclosed.

Watch for indie design wins entering test-fleet or production milestones within the next 6–18 months, for public statements about AEC-Q100 qualification completion or OEM adoption, and for any follow-up announcements on expanded collaboration between **Silvaco** (Mixel) and indie that cite specific module or MMIC product deployment dates.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mixel^®, Inc. (“Mixel”), a part of Silvaco Group, Inc. (“Silvaco”) (NASDAQ:SVCO), and indie (Nasdaq: INDI), an automotive solutions innovator, announced Mixel’s MIPI^® IP has been successfully integrated into indie’s automotive radar processor and monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) products. Mixel was recently acquired by Silvaco, a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and silicon IP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation.

With the increased adoption of advanced driver-assistance and automated technologies, vehicles are incorporating more radar sensors than ever before. High-frequency radar is becoming a cornerstone technology for enabling advanced driver assistance and safety features across all vehicle segments. indie’s portfolio of custom front-end modules and MMICs is designed for automotive applications, supporting everything from front-looking and corner radar to collision detection, automated emergency braking (AEB), and in-cabin occupant monitoring (DMS/OMS).

Mixel provided indie with its ASIL-B compliant MIPI D-PHY^TM CSI-2^® TX and MIPI D-PHY CSI-2 RX IPs together with certified automotive functional safety deliverables and safety manual. Mixel’s IPs were designed to support AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade 1. Mixel also successfully completed full characterization of its IP as part of indie’s solution, based on the MIPI Alliance’s D-PHY Conformance Test Suite (CTS) and provided a complete characterization report to indie.

“We needed a MIPI IP provider that could support our strict automotive requirements to further our radar portfolio and enable efficient and scalable ADAS architecture solutions,” said Peter Gulden, EVP Radar Systems and Software at indie. "Through our long-standing partnership with Mixel and their extensive automotive experience, we had full confidence in Mixel’s capabilities and reliability. We are looking forward to our continued collaboration.”

In 2021, Mixel first announced its ISO 26262 process and product certifications for automotive functional safety which are based on Mixel’s robust ISO 9001 for IP quality management system. Mixel MIPI PHY IP has been silicon-proven at twelve different nodes and nine different foundries with more processes under active development, giving Mixel the widest coverage in the industry.

“While we have designed many automotive grade IPs over Mixel’s 26-year company history, it is always exciting to see our customers achieve silicon success with our IP, especially when the design requirements are particularly stringent,” said Ashraf Takla, VP of Mixed-Signal IP at Silvaco, and founder of Mixel. “This is a testament to both teams’ engineering excellence. It was a true collaborative effort, and it was a terrific opportunity to gain experience from each other’s best practices. Now as a part of Silvaco, we look forward to building on our joint success and expanding our partnership with indie in MIPI and beyond.”

Availability:
Mixel’s automotive MIPI D-PHY CSI-2 TX IP and automotive MIPI D-PHY CSI-2 RX IP are available now. For more information on Mixel’s IP portfolio, please visit mixel.com/ip-cores.

                                                                
About Silvaco
Silvaco is a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation. Silvaco’s solutions are used for semiconductor and photonics processes, devices, and systems development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, foundries, photonics, internet of things, and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has a global presence with offices located in North America, Europe, Egypt, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, and Taiwan. Learn more at silvaco.com.

About Mixel:
Mixel is a leading provider of mixed-signal IPs and offers a wide portfolio of high-performance mixed-signal connectivity IP solutions. Mixel’s mixed-signal portfolio includes PHYs and SerDes, such as MIPI D-PHY, MIPI M-PHY^®, MIPI C-PHY™, Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) Motion Link SerDes, LVDS, and many dual mode PHY supporting multiple standards. Mixel was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA, with global operation to support a worldwide customer base. For more information, visit www.mixel.com. You can also follow Mixel on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube. 

About indie
Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA, indie is empowering the automotive revolution with next generation semiconductors, photonics and software platforms. We focus on developing innovative, high-performance and energy-efficient mixed-signal SoCs and system solutions for ADAS systems in addition to adjacent industrial applications. Our sensors span all major modalities including Radar, LiDAR, Ultrasound, and Computer Vision, while our embedded system control, power management and interfacing solutions are accelerating the proliferation of automated vehicle safety features. As a global innovator, we are an approved vendor to Tier 1 partners, and our solutions can be found in marquee automotive OEMs worldwide.
Please visit www.indie.inc to learn more.

Contacts
Media Relations:
Tiffany Behany, press@silvaco.com

Investor Relations:
Greg McNiff, investors@silvaco.com

FAQ

What MIPI IP did Silvaco/Mixel integrate into indie radar processors (SVCO/INDI)?

Mixel provided MIPI D-PHY CSI-2 TX and RX IP integrated into indie’s radar processors and MMICs.

Are the Mixel MIPI IPs certified for automotive use for SVCO products?

Yes; the IPs are ASIL-B compliant, designed for AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade 1, and include safety deliverables and a safety manual.

Has Mixel validated the IP for indie using MIPI conformance tests?

Yes; Mixel completed full characterization based on the MIPI D-PHY Conformance Test Suite (CTS) and provided a complete report to indie.

How broad is Mixel’s silicon coverage for the MIPI PHY IP mentioned by SVCO?

Mixel’s PHY IP is reported as silicon-proven at 12 different nodes and 9 different foundries.

What automotive radar use cases do the integrated IPs support for indie (INDI)?

The IPs support front-looking and corner radar, collision detection, automated emergency braking (AEB), and in-cabin occupant monitoring (DMS/OMS).