South Korean automotive camera module supplier MCNEX and Valens Semiconductor have introduced automotive front and rear cameras delivering quad high definition (QHD) video over simplified cabling using VA7000 chipsets.
The jointly developed camera family transmits QHD video over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or low-cost coaxial links, enabled by Valens’ VA7000 A-PHY chipsets.
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According to the press statement, the approach enables automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce wiring harness cost and complexity by using simpler cables and connectors.
At the same time, it maintains high-resolution imaging for advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and autonomous functions.
The VA7000 provides multi-gigabit connectivity over unshielded channels and supports interior ADAS scenarios, including front and rear cameras positioned within the cabin, the statement added.
MCNEX’s modules leverage the VA7000’s bandwidth and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) resilience, based on the MIPI A-PHY physical layer.
This ensures dependable multi-gigabit performance across simplified cable designs suited to high-volume, cost-sensitive vehicle platforms.
MCNEX is also releasing a 4K, 60fps rear-view camera built on the same VA7000 chipset, designed for operation over shielded cabling.
The VA7000 devices are already in volume production, with the first OEM vehicle start of production anticipated in early 2027.
The new camera range is aimed at next-generation automotive front- and rear-view imaging systems that demand high data throughput alongside reduced harness complexity.
Last year in April, Mobileye selected Valens Semiconductor’s VA7000 chipsets for its automated and autonomous driving programmes.
The devices were intended to support in-vehicle sensor-to-compute connectivity for Mobileye’s EyeQ6 platform in future automated and autonomous vehicle projects with global automakers.
