MIPI A-PHY To Power Industry’s First Four-Company Automotive SerDes Interoperability Demonstration at AutoSens USA

Demo to take place June 9-11 in Detroit with Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Southchip Semiconductor Technology, Valens Semiconductor and Velinktech

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. -- June 8, 2026 -- The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops specifications that standardize wired interfaces for mobile and other connected ecosystems, today announced the automotive industry’s first four-company interoperability demonstration of a high-speed SerDes system.

Based on the MIPI A-PHY standard, the demonstration, taking place June 9-11, 2026, at AutoSens USA (Booth #317), will feature solutions from Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Southchip Semiconductor Technology, Valens Semiconductor and Velinktech.

For the demonstration, these four A-PHY providers will contribute transmitters, each extending nearly 8Gbps of data from 8MP cameras over 15 meters (49 feet), to a Valens Semiconductor deserializer.

“Vendor interoperability like what’s being demonstrated at AutoSens USA is another indicator of the maturity of the A-PHY specification and the robust multivendor ecosystem being built around it,” said Peter Lefkin, MIPI Alliance executive director. “As A-PHY adoption continues to grow—from image sensors and connectivity solutions to in-vehicle platforms—we’re delivering on A-PHY’s commitment to provide automotive OEMs with greater flexibility, broader supplier choice and increased confidence in their supply chains.”

MIPI A-PHY is a standardized, long-reach (up to 15 meters) SerDes solution that enables high-speed connectivity for image sensors and displays in next-generation ADAS, ADS and SDV centralized compute systems. Featuring ultra-high noise immunity and reliability, it supports multiple higher-layer protocols and forms the foundation of the MIPI Automotive SerDes Solutions (MASS) end-to-end framework with built-in functional safety and security. A-PHY-based chipsets have been selected by several OEMs in design wins and implementations.

In May, MIPI launched the A-PHY Compliance Program, an industry first for an automotive SerDes standard, allowing member companies to validate that MIPI A-PHY devices have been tested and deemed compliant with the relevant specifications.

MIPI is offering a webinar, “MIPI A-PHY: What’s New, What’s Next and the New Compliance Program,” on July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CEST.

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About MIPI Alliance

MIPI Alliance (MIPI) develops standardized wired interface specifications for mobile and other connected ecosystems. Founded in 2003, the organization has over 375 member companies worldwide and more than 15 active working groups delivering specifications within the extended mobile ecosystem. Members of the organization include handset manufacturers, device OEMs, software providers, semiconductor companies, application processor developers, IP tool providers, automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, and test and test equipment companies, as well as camera, display, tablet and laptop manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.mipi.org.