This strategic partnership is aimed at delivering multi-gigabit ethernet connectivity solutions to the global automotive market.
February 13, 2019
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. and Aquantia Corp. have announced a strategic partnership for Sumitomo Electric to deliver multi-gig ethernet connectivity products to global manufacturers of autonomous vehicles. Sumitomo Electric solutions span a wide range of technical capabilities with extensive deployment in Japan, as well as other major geographies. This Tier 1 technology supplier provides the global automotive market with a broad range of products*1 and is focused on helping to create an automotive ecosystem characterized by safety, comfort and environmental responsibility.
The resulting products, Sumitomo Electric connectors, cables and subsystem capabilities combined with Aquantia AQcelerate automotive PHYs, are targeted at In-Vehicle Networks (IVNs) that enable new levels of autonomous driving. The agreement will allow the two companies to co-develop new capabilities for Aquantia AQcelerate devices that meet the needs of Sumitomo Electric’s global customers.
Aquantia is a leader in the design, development and marketing of advanced, high-speed communications ICs for Ethernet connectivity in the Data Center, Enterprise Infrastructure, Access and Automotive markets.
