Valens Semiconductor and Samsung Partner to Enhance the MIPI A-PHY Standard Ecosystem and Collaborate on Next-Generation Products

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Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) has announced a strategic partnership with Samsung to develop next-generation MIPI A-PHY products for automotive connectivity. Samsung will support the MIPI A-PHY standard and fabricate Valens' chipsets using its advanced automotive process node.

The collaboration builds on the companies' existing relationship, as Samsung was an early investor in Valens, and both were founding members of the HDBaseT Alliance. This partnership follows Valens' recent achievements, including three design wins with European OEMs and support from Mobileye. The MIPI A-PHY standard is the first automotive industry standard for high-speed sensor and display connectivity, with Valens leading the market through its VA7000 Series chipsets.

Positive

• Strategic partnership with tech giant Samsung validates MIPI A-PHY standard's market potential
• Samsung will fabricate Valens' chipsets using advanced automotive process node
• Three existing design wins with leading European OEMs
• First-to-market advantage with VA7000 Series MIPI A-PHY compliant chipsets
• Growing ecosystem adoption of MIPI A-PHY standard

Negative

• Significant market and execution risks highlighted in forward-looking statements
• Potential challenges from semiconductor industry cyclicality
• Exposure to inflation and rising interest rate impacts on customers

Insights

Semiconductor Industry Analyst

Samsung's backing of Valens' A-PHY technology validates the standard's future in automotive connectivity and strengthens Valens' market position.

This partnership represents a significant industry validation for Valens Semiconductor's MIPI A-PHY technology. Samsung's endorsement as a global semiconductor powerhouse effectively confirms A-PHY as the emerging standard for next-generation automotive connectivity, particularly for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications.

The announcement builds on Valens' growing momentum, following three design wins with European OEMs and support from Mobileye, creating a compelling narrative of accelerating market adoption. Samsung's commitment to fabricate Valens' A-PHY chipsets using its advanced automotive process node brings substantial manufacturing expertise and capacity to the partnership.

For context, MIPI A-PHY addresses a critical industry need as the first standardized high-speed interface specifically designed for in-vehicle sensor and display connectivity. This technology is essential for handling the exponentially growing data requirements of increasingly sophisticated automotive systems.

Strategically, this partnership leverages the companies' long-standing relationship—Samsung was an early investor in Valens, and both were founding members of the HDBaseT Alliance. This established foundation suggests smoother integration and collaboration compared to newly formed partnerships.

For Valens, securing Samsung as both a technology advocate and manufacturing partner significantly enhances their competitive positioning, potentially accelerating broader industry adoption of their VA7000 Series chipsets while creating a pathway for next-generation product development.

SEOUL, Korea and HOD HASHARON, Israel, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) today announced that Samsung is supporting the MIPI A-PHY standard for high-speed sensor connectivity and is partnering with Valens Semiconductor to develop the next generation of MIPI A-PHY products, in response to strong market demand from global OEMs.

Valens and Samsung have a long history of collaboration. Samsung was among the earlier investors in Valens, and the two companies were among the founding members of the HDBaseT Alliance, ProAV's largest interoperable ecosystem with over 200 member companies.

"The growth of the MIPI A-PHY standard is increasingly evident across the industry," said Taejoong Song, corporate vice president of Foundry Technology Planning at Samsung Electronics. "OEMs are demanding a next-generation connectivity solution that can ferry them to higher levels of ADAS and autonomous driving, and A-PHY offers the key technical breakthroughs necessary to achieve this. Samsung FinFET technology for automotive applications carries remarkable performance. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge automotive solutions with Valens based on our advanced automotive process."

"The support of MIPI A-PHY by an electronics giant like Samsung is proof positive that this standard is the future of automotive connectivity," said Gideon Ben Zvi, CEO of Valens Semiconductor. "After announcing three design wins with leading European OEMs, and then receiving the backing of Mobileye, we're continuing to build strong momentum for Valens' A-PHY offering. We're looking forward to developing the next generation of A-PHY products together with Samsung."

Samsung Foundry will fabricate Valens Semiconductor's MIPI A-PHY chipsets using its advanced automotive process node, which has a proven track record. This advanced process is supported by Samsung's extensive expertise in automotive foundry processes, intellectual property (IP), and service package development, enabling manufacturers to create cutting-edge innovations in assisted and automated mobility. Samsung FinFET technology for automotive-grade applications presents tight process controls and advanced IP for exceptional reliability and traceability.

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. Valens is a leader in MIPI A-PHY, offering the first chipsets on the market to comply with the standard, the VA7000 Series, and the first to achieve design wins with OEMs.

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/.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Press Contacts

Yoni Dayan
Head of Communications
Valens Semiconductor Ltd.
Yoni.dayan@valens.com

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Senior Account Executive
Fusion PR
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Investor Contacts

Michal Ben Ari
Investor Relations Manager
Valens Semiconductor Ltd.
michal.benari@valens.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of Valens Semiconductor's partnership with Samsung?

The partnership validates the MIPI A-PHY standard's importance in automotive connectivity, with Samsung supporting the standard and manufacturing Valens' chipsets using its advanced automotive process node. This collaboration strengthens Valens' position in the automotive connectivity market.

What recent achievements has Valens Semiconductor (VLN) announced prior to the Samsung partnership?

Valens has secured three design wins with leading European OEMs and received backing from Mobileye, demonstrating growing market acceptance of their MIPI A-PHY technology.

What is MIPI A-PHY and why is it important for Valens Semiconductor?

MIPI A-PHY is the first automotive industry standard for high-speed sensor and display connectivity. Valens leads the market with the first MIPI A-PHY compliant chipsets (VA7000 Series) and has achieved the first OEM design wins.

How will Samsung's automotive process technology benefit Valens Semiconductor (VLN)?

Samsung's FinFET technology for automotive applications offers exceptional reliability, traceability, and tight process controls, enabling Valens to produce cutting-edge automotive connectivity solutions with proven performance.

What are the main risks facing Valens Semiconductor's partnership with Samsung?

Key risks include semiconductor industry cyclicality, inflation impacts, rising interest rates affecting customers, and potential supply chain challenges, as detailed in their forward-looking statements.