Micrel, Marvel ally on Ethernet PHYs for in-vehicle nets

SAN FRANCISCO -- Micrel and Marvell on Monday (Sept. 24) said they have developed an interoperable IEEE 802.3 standard-compliant Ethernet PHY for in-vehicle networking targeting applications like vehicle diagnostics, infotainment and connected-car platforms.

The technology collaboration, demonstrated in early September at a Japanese symposium, will be sold through the partners' Ethernet products. The will support speeds of up to 100 Mbps.

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“Utilizing standard IEEE technology will allow the automotive industry to take full advantage of the vast existing foundation of Ethernet networking applications,” said Wiren Perera, a Micrel spokesman. Perera added that the solution also "provides immediate access to multiple other standards such as energy efficient Ethernet for reduced power consumption and power-over-Ethernet for transmission of power without requiring extra wires."

To date, solutions targeting automotive networking applications have been deemed to be too expensive.  

For more information, visit Micrel's Ethernet page and Marvell.com.

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