SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mixel®, Inc. (Mixel), a leading provider of mixed-signal intellectual property (IP), announced today its support for Automotive SerDes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) SerDes IP compliant with the ASA Motion Link v2.1 specification. Mixel is the industry’s first pure play silicon IP provider to announce its support for ASA-ML SerDes IP. Mixel has been a member of the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) since December 2019.
With the growing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), including in-cabin digital cockpits for software-defined vehicles (SDV), there is increasing demand for asymmetric camera and display networks with high downstream and lower upstream bandwidth. Historically, automakers have been limited to proprietary, single-sourced asymmetric links or non-standardized solutions. The Automotive SerDes Alliance was formed to standardize SerDes connectivity for automotive applications. ASA is a non-profit industry alliance of automotive industry and technology providers collaborating to provide the specifications and infrastructure needed for the automotive industry.
“Silicon IP providers are instrumental in driving the growth of the ASA ecosystem. They empower third-party silicon vendors to bring innovative ASA-ML products to market without the need to invest in transceiver development,” said Christoph Arndt, Chair of the Automotive SerDes Alliance. “This kind of enablement is essential to accelerating adoption and fostering a vibrant, competitive landscape.”
“The expertise from Mixel is a welcome addition to the Automotive SerDes Alliance,” added Dr. Kirsten Matheus, Chair of ASA Technical Committees A and B. “Their decision to offer ASA-ML SerDes IP demonstrates the growing momentum behind ASA-ML and marks an important step toward realizing ASA’s mission of standardized, interoperable in-vehicle connectivity.”
The Mixel ASA-ML PHY IP supports version 2.1 of the Automotive SerDes Alliance Motion Link specification. This IP supports transmitting (TX) and receiving (RX) downstream speeds of up to 8.0Gbps/lane with NRZ signaling (Speed Grade 3). The Mixel PHY supports comprehensive equalization features for dealing with different channels, environmental conditions, and data rates. Furthermore, this IP implements extensive DFT testability features for mass production and system test for link robustness.
“Over Mixel’s 25+ year company history, we have had a track record of first-time silicon success for all IP developments. We are leveraging this experience with our lead customer who is collaborating with one of the world’s largest OEMs. We are optimistic about the future of ASA and its long-term success as it continues to gain traction,” said Ashraf Takla, Founder and CEO of Mixel. “While we continue our MIPI focus, our support for ASA is consistent with our long-term plans to expand our product portfolio beyond MIPI.”
Availability:
Reach out to marketing@mixel.com for more information about Mixel ASA-ML SerDes IP availability.
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 ASA Motion Link SerDes, MIPI® D-PHYTM, MIPI M-PHY®, MIPI C-PHYTM, 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 contact Mixel at info@mixel.com or visit www.mixel.com. You can also follow Mixel on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube.
About the Automotive SerDes Alliance:
The Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) is a non-profit industry alliance of automotive technology providers collaborating to standardize asymmetric SerDes technology. The group currently has more than 160 active member companies that work together to industrialize and promote the “ASA Motion Link.” The member companies of ASA include representatives from the complete automotive ecosystem, including car manufacturers, tier-one suppliers, semiconductor vendors, cable and connector manufacturers, test tool vendors, and test houses. Having such a diverse and rich ecosystem ensures that the ASA standards development is in-tune with market requirements and is optimized through the participation of industry experts. Learn more at auto-serdes.org.
