Microchip and AVIVA links achieve ASA-ML interoperability, advancing open automotive connectivity
Press Release, 23 October 2025
Microchip Technology and AVIVA Links have successfully demonstrated interoperability between their ASA Motion Link (ASA-ML) chipsets, marking a significant step towards open standards in automotive connectivity. This achievement underscores the industry’s shift from proprietary solutions to standardized, multi-vendor ecosystems, enhancing flexibility and reducing supply chain risks for automakers and suppliers.
The ASA-ML standard, developed by the Automotive SerDes Alliance, facilitates high-speed, asymmetric data transmission of up to 16 Gbps, connecting the growing array of cameras, sensors, and displays in modern vehicles. By validating cross-vendor compatibility, this milestone ensures that components from different suppliers can seamlessly integrate within a common automotive network architecture. This approach promotes scalability, cost efficiency, and architectural flexibility, essential for the development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) applications.
The Automotive SerDes Alliance now boasts over 175 members, including major OEMs such as BMW, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Nio, Renault/Ampere, Stellantis, Volvo, and XPeng Motors. The collaboration between Microchip and AVIVA Links, soon to be acquired by NXP Semiconductors, exemplifies the industry’s commitment to adopting open standards that foster innovation and competition. Microchip’s VS7000 ASA-ML SerDes chipset family is now available for sampling to qualified customers, supporting applications in automotive, industrial, medical, and machine vision sectors.
This development is poised to accelerate the adoption of ASA-ML in next-generation vehicle platforms, enhancing the performance and reliability of ADAS features such as surround view, driver monitoring, and high-resolution displays. The successful demonstration of ASA-ML interoperability by Microchip and AVIVA Links sets a precedent for future collaborations, driving the automotive industry towards a more open and standardized connectivity landscape.
