Valens Semiconductor and ESWIN Computing Partner to Bring a Joint MIPI A-PHY Offering for the China Market
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) and ESWIN Computing have announced a strategic partnership to deliver MIPI A-PHY solutions to the Chinese automotive market. The collaboration will enable Chinese automakers to access locally manufactured, production-ready MIPI A-PHY chipsets for sensor and display connectivity.
MIPI A-PHY, the first automotive industry standard for high-speed sensor and display connectivity, has gained significant traction in China, with seven silicon vendors completing interoperability testing. Valens, a leader in MIPI A-PHY technology, offers the VA7000 Series chipsets and has secured OEM design wins.
The partnership combines Valens' A-PHY expertise with ESWIN Computing's local market knowledge and technological capabilities. ESWIN Computing will showcase their joint solutions at Auto Shanghai from April 23 - May 2, 2025.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) e ESWIN Computing hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per offrire soluzioni MIPI A-PHY al mercato automobilistico cinese. Questa collaborazione permetterà ai produttori automobilistici cinesi di accedere a chipset MIPI A-PHY prodotti localmente e pronti per la produzione, destinati alla connettività di sensori e display.
MIPI A-PHY, il primo standard industriale automobilistico per la connettività ad alta velocità di sensori e display, ha ottenuto un notevole successo in Cina, con sette fornitori di silicio che hanno completato i test di interoperabilità. Valens, leader nella tecnologia MIPI A-PHY, offre la serie di chipset VA7000 e ha ottenuto importanti contratti OEM.
La partnership unisce l’esperienza di Valens nell’A-PHY con la conoscenza del mercato locale e le capacità tecnologiche di ESWIN Computing. ESWIN Computing presenterà le soluzioni congiunte all’Auto Shanghai dal 23 aprile al 2 maggio 2025.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) y ESWIN Computing han anunciado una alianza estratégica para ofrecer soluciones MIPI A-PHY al mercado automotriz chino. Esta colaboración permitirá a los fabricantes de automóviles chinos acceder a conjuntos de chips MIPI A-PHY producidos localmente y listos para producción, destinados a la conectividad de sensores y pantallas.
MIPI A-PHY, el primer estándar de la industria automotriz para conectividad de alta velocidad de sensores y pantallas, ha ganado gran aceptación en China, con siete proveedores de silicio que han completado las pruebas de interoperabilidad. Valens, líder en tecnología MIPI A-PHY, ofrece la serie de chips VA7000 y ha asegurado contratos con fabricantes OEM.
La alianza combina la experiencia de Valens en A-PHY con el conocimiento del mercado local y las capacidades tecnológicas de ESWIN Computing. ESWIN Computing presentará sus soluciones conjuntas en Auto Shanghai del 23 de abril al 2 de mayo de 2025.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN)와 ESWIN Computing이 중국 자동차 시장에 MIPI A-PHY 솔루션을 제공하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이번 협력을 통해 중국 자동차 제조업체들은 현지에서 생산된, 바로 생산에 투입 가능한 MIPI A-PHY 칩셋을 센서 및 디스플레이 연결용으로 이용할 수 있게 됩니다.
MIPI A-PHY는 고속 센서 및 디스플레이 연결을 위한 자동차 산업 최초의 표준으로, 중국에서 큰 관심을 받고 있으며 7개의 실리콘 공급업체가 상호 운용성 테스트를 완료했습니다. MIPI A-PHY 기술을 선도하는 Valens는 VA7000 시리즈 칩셋을 제공하며 OEM 설계 수주를 확보했습니다.
이번 파트너십은 Valens의 A-PHY 전문성과 ESWIN Computing의 현지 시장 이해 및 기술 역량을 결합합니다. ESWIN Computing은 2025년 4월 23일부터 5월 2일까지 열리는 Auto Shanghai에서 공동 솔루션을 선보일 예정입니다.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE : VLN) et ESWIN Computing ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique visant à fournir des solutions MIPI A-PHY au marché automobile chinois. Cette collaboration permettra aux constructeurs automobiles chinois d’accéder à des chipsets MIPI A-PHY produits localement et prêts pour la production, destinés à la connectivité des capteurs et des écrans.
MIPI A-PHY, la première norme industrielle automobile pour la connectivité haute vitesse des capteurs et des écrans, a rencontré un fort succès en Chine, avec sept fournisseurs de silicium ayant terminé les tests d’interopérabilité. Valens, leader en technologie MIPI A-PHY, propose la série de chipsets VA7000 et a obtenu des contrats OEM.
Ce partenariat associe l’expertise A-PHY de Valens aux connaissances du marché local et aux capacités technologiques d’ESWIN Computing. ESWIN Computing présentera leurs solutions communes à Auto Shanghai du 23 avril au 2 mai 2025.
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) und ESWIN Computing haben eine strategische Partnerschaft angekündigt, um MIPI A-PHY-Lösungen für den chinesischen Automobilmarkt bereitzustellen. Die Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht es chinesischen Automobilherstellern, lokal produzierte, serienreife MIPI A-PHY-Chipsätze für Sensor- und Display-Konnektivität zu nutzen.
MIPI A-PHY, der erste Automotive-Industrie-Standard für Hochgeschwindigkeitsverbindungen von Sensoren und Displays, hat in China erheblich an Bedeutung gewonnen, wobei sieben Siliziumanbieter Interoperabilitätstests abgeschlossen haben. Valens, ein führendes Unternehmen in der MIPI A-PHY-Technologie, bietet die VA7000-Serie an und hat OEM-Designaufträge erhalten.
Die Partnerschaft vereint Valens' A-PHY-Expertise mit ESWIN Computings lokalem Marktverständnis und technologischen Fähigkeiten. ESWIN Computing wird die gemeinsamen Lösungen auf der Auto Shanghai vom 23. April bis 2. Mai 2025 präsentieren.
- Strategic entry into the growing Chinese automotive market
- First-mover advantage with VA7000 Series chipsets
- Secured OEM design wins for MIPI A-PHY technology
- Partnership enables local manufacturing and distribution
- Faces competition from seven other silicon vendors in China
- Subject to risks in Chinese market and geopolitical tensions
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Valens gains strategic access to China's massive automotive market through local manufacturing partnership, positioning its MIPI A-PHY connectivity standard for accelerated adoption.
This partnership between Valens Semiconductor and ESWIN Computing represents a significant strategic market entry into China's automotive sector. By partnering with a local Chinese manufacturer, Valens overcomes a critical challenge that foreign semiconductor companies typically face when attempting to penetrate the Chinese market.
The technical foundation of this partnership – the MIPI A-PHY standard – deserves particular attention. This is the first industry standard specifically developed for in-vehicle high-speed sensor and display connectivity, essentially serving as the communication backbone for advanced automotive systems. The article notes that seven silicon vendors in China have already completed interoperability testing, indicating strong early momentum for this standard in the world's largest automotive market.
Valens brings substantial competitive advantages to this partnership, having contributed to the standard's development and being first-to-market with compliant chipsets (the VA7000 Series). Their existing OEM design wins validate their technical approach and provide credibility in a competitive landscape.
The complementary nature of this collaboration is particularly noteworthy – ESWIN gains sensor connectivity capabilities to pair with their display connectivity solutions, while Valens gains local manufacturing credentials and market access. Chinese automakers benefit from being able to source complete, locally-manufactured connectivity solutions.
The timing is strategic, with demonstrations planned at Auto Shanghai (April 23-May 2), putting their solution directly in front of potential customers. For Valens, this partnership represents a structured approach to capturing market share during a pivotal adoption phase for automotive connectivity standards in China.
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By leveraging Valens' A-PHY expertise and technology, as a key contributor to the MIPI A-PHY standard and ESWIN Computing's technological capabilities and deep market understanding, the two companies are uniquely positioned to support the growing demand for MIPI A-PHY products in
MIPI A-PHY is the first automotive industry standard developed for in-vehicle high-speed sensor and display connectivity. The standard has attracted a growing ecosystem that is designing products based on the MIPI A-PHY. Adoption of A-PHY has been notably swift in
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"Partnering with Valens Semiconductor allows us to efficiently augment our A-PHY offering by adding a sensor connectivity component, ensuring that Chinese automakers have access to reliable, cost-competitive, high-performance connectivity for both sensors and displays," said Weihao Hu, President & COO at ESWIN Computing. "We're excited to showcase our full solution at Auto Shanghai and we look forward to cooperating with the wide community of Chinese automakers on this cutting-edge technology."
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) is a leader in high-performance connectivity, enabling customers to transform the digital experiences of people worldwide. Valens' chipsets are integrated into countless devices from leading customers, powering state-of-the-art audio-video installations, next-generation videoconferencing, and enabling the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving. Pushing the boundaries of connectivity, Valens sets the standard everywhere it operates, and its technology forms the basis for the leading industry standards such as HDBaseT® and MIPI A-PHY. For more information, visit https://www.valens.com/.
About ESWIN Computing
ESWIN Computing is a pioneer driving the intelligence of all things in the AI era. With next-generation RISC-V computing architecture, innovative domain-specific algorithms and intellectual properties, ESWIN Computing develops efficient, open software and hardware platforms. Focusing on smart devices and embodied intelligence as two core application scenarios, ESWIN Computing delivers highly competitive and cost-effective system-level solutions to customers worldwide.
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