Microchip Technology and AVIVA Links have announced a successful demonstration of interoperability between their ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML) chipsets, marking a significant step toward open standards in automotive connectivity. This development supports the automotive industry’s ongoing move away from proprietary serializer/deserializer (SerDes) solutions to interoperable systems established by the Automotive SerDes Alliance.
The Automotive SerDes Alliance now includes more than 175 members, such as BMW, Ford, GM, Hyundai Kia Motor Company, Nio, Renault/Ampere, Stellantis, Volvo and Xiapeng Motors. These organizations are working together to implement ASA-ML enabled systems that address the rapid growth of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI).
“Microchip is a market leader in automotive networking and connectivity, and achieving robust ASA-ML interoperability with AVIVA Links—who has announced a pending acquisition by NXP—is a pivotal moment for the Automotive SerDes Alliance and a clear signal to the market,” said Kevin So, vice president of Microchip’s communications business unit. “This collaboration highlights the benefits of a multi-source, open standards approach and gives automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers the confidence to design their next-generation ADAS architectures around ASA-ML, knowing they have a scalable, robust and secure connectivity standard backed by leading semiconductor suppliers.”
The ASA-ML standard provides asymmetric high-speed video, control and data transmission up to 16 Gbps. The growing need for cameras and sensors in vehicles aiming for ADAS L2 and L2+ autonomous-level applications makes scalability and flexibility essential features of this standard.
“AVIVA Links is focused on delivering advanced connectivity and enabling standards-based, interoperable solutions for the next generation of automotive systems,” said Kamal Dalmia, CEO of AVIVA Links. “Proving interoperability with Microchip’s ASA-ML SerDes chipset is an important milestone for the automotive industry, and together with our pending acquisition by NXP, will further drive confidence in ASA-ML adoption at OEMs and Tier 1s.”
Microchip introduced its first ASA-ML chipset following its acquisition of VSI Ltd., building on previous milestones including partnerships to deliver camera-development platforms for markets such as Japan.
The VS7000 family of serializer/deserializer devices is currently available for sampling to qualified customers. These devices can be used not only in automotive applications like ADAS or IVI but also in industrial or medical settings.
Demonstrating multi-vendor interoperability helps address supply chain risks by allowing sourcing from multiple vendors rather than relying on proprietary solutions. It also encourages competition that could help lower costs within the industry.
For more information about these developments or about Microchip Technology Inc., visit www.microchip.com/asa or www.microchip.com.
