Valens Semiconductor unveiled the VA700R Series, which offers industry leading bandwidth and link distance for long vehicle sensor connectivity. Enabling 4Gbps at distances of up to 40 meters/130 feet, while supplying power and bi-directional control over the cable, the VA700R provides the connectivity infrastructure upon which innovative visibility solutions can be designed for truck drivers. The VA700R Series - containing the VA7021R Serializer and the VA7004R Deserializer - offers an unprecedented combination of bandwidth and link distances for applications such as surround view and rear-view visibility for medium and long vehicles.

The SerDes will support high resolutions, including up to 8MP (4K) cameras operating at 30 frames per second. It is also bit-accurate, making it applicable for ADAS applications. Demonstrations of the VA700R are available, and engineering samples are slated to be released to customers in mid-2024.

Long vehicles have suffered from a lack of visibility due to the complex technical challenge of long-distance connectivity in a rough Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) environment. Valens is uniquely capable of upcoming this challenge, providing the best solution for guaranteeing the performance needed for enhanced ADAS systems in long vehicles. Valens is already seeing significant interest in its long-vehicle-focused solutions.

At Automotive World Japan, taking place in Tokyo on January 24-26, Valens will display a demonstration of the VA700R chipset, showing error-free connectivity of 4Gbps over distances of 40 meters/130 feet.