Valens Semiconductor and Japanese tier‑1 supplier Sakae Riken Kogyo announced a production‑ready e‑mirror that uses the MIPI A‑PHY standard, the first of its kind to reach the market. The system, showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, demonstrates a new level of in‑vehicle video connectivity that could accelerate the deployment of advanced driver‑assist and autonomous‑driving features.
The e‑mirror is built around Valens’ VA7000 chipset and a camera module from Nippon Chemi‑Con. It delivers 1,920 × 1,536‑pixel images at 60 frames per second, a ten‑fold increase in imaging data compared with existing solutions. The design also benefits from the VA7000’s high‑bandwidth, low‑power, and electromagnetic‑interference‑resilient MIPI A‑PHY interface, allowing a single cable to carry the full sensor data stream.
MIPI A‑PHY is rapidly becoming the de‑facto standard for automotive sensor connectivity, offering the bandwidth and reliability required for high‑resolution cameras, radar, and LiDAR. By bringing a production‑ready e‑mirror to market, Valens expands its footprint beyond professional audio‑visual products into automotive safety and infotainment, positioning itself as a key enabler of next‑generation in‑vehicle connectivity. Japan’s strong MIPI A‑PHY ecosystem further amplifies the strategic importance of this launch.
Kensuke Osawa, General Manager of Digital Product Development at Sakae Riken, said the partnership “has allowed us to transmit far more video data than previous generations of e‑mirror solutions, delivering sharp, smooth images with no blur.” Adar Segal, Head of Valens’ Automotive Business Unit, added that “MIPI A‑PHY is growing worldwide, with Japan at the forefront, and we look forward to working with Japanese innovators to push the boundaries of in‑vehicle connectivity.”
The announcement comes as Valens’ Q3 2025 earnings beat expectations, with revenue of $17.3 million versus the $15.1‑$15.6 million forecast and an EPS of –$0.04 versus –$0.07. The strong results reflect disciplined cost management and growing demand in the automotive segment, reinforcing confidence in the company’s ability to scale its MIPI A‑PHY solutions. The CES 2026 event, running from January 6‑9, provides a high‑profile platform for the company to showcase the e‑mirror to OEMs and suppliers, potentially accelerating commercial adoption.
The launch signals a significant milestone for Valens, underscoring its transition into the automotive connectivity market and highlighting the growing importance of MIPI A‑PHY for future vehicle architectures. The partnership with Sakae Riken and the use of a proven camera module from Nippon Chemi‑Con further strengthen the product’s commercial viability, positioning Valens to capture a share of the expanding ADAS and autonomous‑driving market.
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