The shift from closed, proprietary SerDes technology to open connectivity standards in vehicles has taken a major step forward. Microchip Technology and AVIVA Links have successfully demonstrated interoperability between their ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML) chipsets, proving that components from different suppliers can work together within a common automotive network architecture. This breakthrough confirms that ASA-ML—a standard introduced by the Automotive SerDes Alliance—is ready for large-scale adoption by automakers and Tier-1 suppliers.
ASA-ML is designed for high-speed asymmetric communication and is increasingly used for linking cameras, sensors, and displays in modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and in-vehicle infotainment (IVI). By validating cross-vendor compatibility, Microchip and AVIVA Links have shown that the industry can now move to a multi-source model instead of being locked into a single supplier. This approach improves supply security, increases design flexibility, and encourages cost competition—benefits that are important for fast-growing electronics content in vehicles.
The Automotive SerDes Alliance now includes more than 175 members, among them leading manufacturers such as BMW, Ford, GM, Stellantis, Renault/Ampere, Volvo, Hyundai Kia, Nio and XPeng. Microchip was the first major semiconductor supplier to bring an ASA-ML chipset to market through its VSI acquisition, and AVIVA Links—soon to join NXP—is positioning itself as another key contributor to this ecosystem. The ASA-ML standard supports data rates of up to 16 Gbps, making it suitable for multi-camera systems, driver monitoring, autonomous functions up to Level 2+, and high-resolution displays. As OEMs increase the number of sensors in vehicles, ASA-ML’s scalability, interoperability and open standard foundation are expected to accelerate its use in next-generation platforms.
Kevin So, vice president at Microchip, said the interoperability success sends “a strong signal to the market” that ASA-ML is ready for commercial rollout. Kamal Dalmia, CEO of AVIVA Links, noted that this milestone builds confidence among vehicle manufacturers looking for reliable, standards-based connectivity. Microchip’s VS7000 ASA-ML SerDes chipset family is now available to qualified customers for automotive as well as industrial and medical imaging systems. Additional development tools and support resources are available through Microchip sales partners and distributors.
Microchip Technology Inc develops embedded control and processing solutions designed for secure, connected, and intelligent applications. With a broad product portfolio and streamlined development tools, the company supports efficient system design aimed at reducing development risk, cost, and time to deployment. Serving more than 100,000 customers worldwide, Microchip’s technologies are applied across sectors including industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, communications, and computing. Based in Chandler, Arizona, the company maintains a focus on reliable product delivery, high manufacturing quality, and strong technical support.
