Ultra-high-speed automotive chipset delivers 16Gbps bandwidth

VALENS VA608A automotive chipset provides the high-speed bandwidth and resilience required for the many applications in the connected and autonomous car, guaranteeing a flexible and future-proof architecture. Chipset delivers data transmission speeds of up to 16Gbps and enables automakers to extend native PCIe as a long-distance in-vehicle connectivity technology – up to 15m/50ft. Device enables 2.5Gb Ethernet over a single Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) wire with near-zero latency. Product introduces a new concept for long-distance PCIe connectivity, enabling OEMs and Tier-1s to utilize a wide array of existing components without requiring a complete redesign of the vehicle’s architecture.