Valens Introduces Long-Range PCIe Connectivity in Vehicles

HOD HASHARON, Israel, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --  Valens, the developer of HDBaseT technology for in-vehicle connectivity, is announcing today the launch of its PCIe Module, an evaluation platform to demonstrate the long-distance transmission of PCIe data over an HDBaseT Automotive link. HDBaseT Automotive's ability to extend PCIe signals simplifies complex in-vehicle architectures by optimizing resource sharing of ECUs (Electronic Control Units), communication devices, SSDs (Solid-State Drives), and more.

HDBaseT Automotive enables symmetric tunneling of data, with native networking capabilities over a single unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable for up to 15 meters (50 feet).

A key application for the PCIe Module are smart antennas and telematics, as HDBaseT Automotive can connect the numerous antennas on top of a car to an ECU located in a more environmentally-friendly location than the roof, with only unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables.  The PCIe Module is also able to converge other interfaces over the same cable (such as I²S, UART, side-band signals, etc.), as part of the telematics unit.

"The PCIe Module was designed to assist OEMs and Tier-1s with concept feasibility, showcasing the many benefits of long-distance PCIe transmission over thin, flexible, and light-weight UTP cables," said Micha Risling, Head of the Automotive Business Unit at Valens. "PCIe is an optimal solution for several applications, such as telematics, ECU-to-ECU and ECU-to-end-node connectivity, and backbone connectivity."

Valens' PCIe Module tunnels PCIe Gen3 traffic over cost-effective, 15m UTP cables. The PCIe Module can be connected to legacy PCIe devices, switches or bridges. The PCIe protocol can be used as a high-speed, low latency, power efficient backbone.

The HDBaseT Automotive PCIe Module will be available for customers as of Q3 2018. xxxContact [email protected] for more information.

Valens' HDBaseT Automotive PCIe capabilities will be showcased at the Valens' stand at the Automobil Elektronik Kongress 2018, in Ludwigsburg, Germany, on June 19-20^th. To schedule a meeting with a Valens representative at the conference, please contact [email protected].

Join Dror Jerushalmi, Founder and CEO, on June 20^th, at 13:45, to learn more about HDBaseT Automotive.   

About Valens 
Valens Automotive, a division of Valens, was established in 2014 to deliver the world's most advanced in-vehicle connectivity chipset technology to the automotive world. Valens' HDBaseT Automotive chip technology enables unparalleled in-vehicle connectivity, converging audio & video, Ethernet, USB, controls and power over a single cable. Valens' patented HDBaseT technology is used by the world's largest audio/video component manufacturers, enabling the highest quality of connectivity without the limitations of legacy infrastructure. Valens, a private company headquartered in Israel, continues to push the boundaries of wired connectivity everywhere. For more information, visit https://www.valens.com/automotive-solutions, or follow @ValensAuto.

Contact:
Sandra Welfeld
Communications, Valens
[email protected]
+972-52-4007283

SOURCE Valens