Leading automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor companies and ecosystem partners have come together to form the OpenGMSL (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link technology ) Association, a non-profit entity that aims to reshape autonomous driving, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and infotainment applications. The hope is that the OpenGMSL standard will transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem.
The demands of modern automotive systems, from ADAS to infotainment and autonomous driving, are growing rapidly. Touchscreen infotainment systems require high-speed, low-latency connectivity to deliver seamless, immersive user experiences. Meanwhile, ADAS vision systems rely heavily on high-quality video data to make critical, real-time decisions that improve driver safety and reduce accidents. These factors are driving up development costs for new vehicles, complicating integration, stifling innovation and ultimately slowing advances in safety.
The OpenGMSL standard
The OpenGMSL Association aims to accelerate time-to-market using solutions that operate efficiently together, thus lowering operational costs.
The standard is based on ADI’s industry-leading, road-proven Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) technology. Paul Fernando, president of the OpenGMSL Association, said, “With over one billion GMSL ICs shipped, and adoption by more than 25 global OEMs and 50 Tier 1 suppliers, GMSL is one of the most mature and road-proven high-speed video link technologies in the automotive industry. OpenGMSL builds on this strong foundation to accelerate innovation across autonomous driving, ADAS and next-gen infotainment, growing an already thriving ecosystem into an open, collaborative future.”
The OpenGMSL Association is a non-profit entity with an independent board of directors. It encourages global participation.
