MCNEX Launches Industry-First Automotive Cameras Powered by Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 A-PHY Chipsets

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Valens Semiconductor announced a joint development with MCNEX for new automotive-grade QHD front-and-rear cameras and a 4K rear camera, all powered by Valens' VA7000 A-PHY chipsets, with OEM production expected in early 2027.

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• New Automotive Camera Launch

  MCNEX has launched a new family of high-resolution QHD front-and-rear automotive cameras, along with a 4K rear camera, all utilizing Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 A-PHY chipsets.

• Cost-Effective Connectivity

  The new cameras are designed to operate over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or low-cost Coax channels, enabling OEMs to significantly reduce wiring harness cost and complexity while maintaining high image quality for ADAS applications.

• Future OEM Production

  Valens' VA7000 chipsets are already in mass production, with the first OEM vehicle production (SoP) incorporating these solutions anticipated in early 2027.

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This announcement signals a significant design win and product adoption for Valens Semiconductor in the automotive sector. The collaboration with MCNEX, a leading camera module supplier, validates the market demand for Valens' A-PHY technology, particularly its ability to deliver high-resolution video over cost-effective unshielded cables. The expected OEM vehicle production in early 2027 provides a clear timeline for potential revenue generation from these new solutions, strengthening Valens' position in the growing ADAS and autonomous driving market.