Valens Semiconductor’s VA7000 Chipsets Enable the Market’s First MIPI A-PHY Platform for Embedded Vision by D3 Embedded
Product suite, including Nvidia processors and Sony sensors, are available for sale on the D3 Embedded website.
HOD HASHARON, Israel July 15, 2025 - Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) announced that its chipsets are the keystone connectivity solution for a comprehensive camera-to-processor MIPI A-PHY platform offered by D3 Embedded. The platform brings to market the first product-ready solution for implementing the high-performance A-PHY connectivity standard in embedded vision systems. The A-PHY platform offers D3's customers a series of unique benefits, including unparalleled EMI resilience, longer link distances, and the ability to operate over simple, low-cost cabling.
"D3 Embedded's comprehensive camera-to-processor platform is a practical, ready-to-deploy solution that significantly lowers the barrier to entry for companies looking to adopt A-PHY in their embedded vision systems," said Gili Friedman, Head of the Cross-Industry Business Unit at Valens Semiconductor. "Valens sees significant demand for MIPI A-PHY in this market, and we look forward to seeing how this collaboration between our companies will lead to broad adoption of A-PHY, changing the way embedded vision and AI systems are deployed across industries."
"A-PHY's ability to deliver high-speed data over long distances with exceptional electromagnetic compatibility is a game-changer for the industry," said Scott Reardon, CEO of D3 Embedded. "Investing in this technology was crucial because it addresses the key challenges our customers face - reliable connectivity in harsh environments and simplified system design, including the industry's first ever use of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) channels for multi-gig use cases. By building this platform around MIPI A-PHY and partnering with Valens Semiconductor, we're giving developers a powerful, flexible toolset to accelerate innovation in embedded vision."
On the compute side of the platform, D3 Embedded is offering an NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ processor (NX or Nano) and 8 A-PHY input ports. The platform has an option for an industrial, fanless enclosure, while each port operates at 8Gbps (7.2Gbps net). On the camera side, D3 Embedded is offering six A-PHY DesignCore® Discovery Series SKUs, all based on the Sony ISX031 sensor. Each camera is offered with an option for a ruggedized IP69K enclosure for the highest level of protection against dust, liquid, and chemicals. The IP69K camera features a removable, anti-reflective coated, and scratch-resistant lens cover for use in harsh environments. D3 Embedded can also develop custom cameras based on other sensors upon customer request. Explore D3 Embedded's A-PHY camera offerings here: https://www.d3embedded.com/product-category/camera-modules/?fwp_interface=mipi-a-phy
The MIPI A-PHY standard delivers outstanding Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) performance, ensuring reliable data transmission even in electrically noisy industrial environments. In addition, chipsets based on A-PHY technology enable high-speed data transmission over long cables - up to 30 meters and beyond - without degrading signal quality. These chips also support multi-gig connectivity over both Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and micro-coaxial cabling, giving system designers the flexibility to balance cost, weight, and mechanical requirements according to their specific application needs. Finally, chipsets based on A-PHY offer built-in advanced diagnostics for link monitoring and preventive maintenance, ensuring 24/7 system operation. These advantages make A-PHY-based chipsets ideal for a wide range of applications, including robotics/AMR, industrial vehicles, industrial automation, and medical imaging, where long-reach, high-performance, and cost-effective connectivity is essential.
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN) is a leader in high-performance connectivity, enabling customers to transform the digital experiences of people worldwide. Valens' chipsets are integrated into countless devices from leading customers, powering state-of-the-art audio-video installations, next-generation videoconferencing, and enabling the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving. Pushing the boundaries of connectivity, Valens sets the standard everywhere it operates, and its technology forms the basis for the leading industry standards such as HDBaseT® and MIPI A-PHY. For more information, visit https://www.valens.com/.
About D3 Embedded
D3 Embedded is a U.S.-based company that develops end-to-end solutions integrating sensors, connectivity, embedded processing and AI to deliver advanced perception for performance-critical applications. Using its proven DesignCore® product platforms and stage-gate development process, D3 Embedded helps its customers minimize the cost, schedule, and technical risks of product development for performance-critical applications. D3 Embedded is an Elite member of the NVIDIA Partner Network, an Intel Gold Partner, and a premium member of Texas Instruments' third-party network. The company holds expertise in autonomous machines and robotics, electrification, sensing, imaging and optics, edge computing and detection algorithms. To support its products and services, the company offers ODM customization of hardware and software, validation testing and in-house manufacturing services. Learn more at www.D3Embedded.com.
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