On September 14, 2026, Valens Semiconductor granted Onsemi a non-exclusive license covering an integrated image-sensor product using MIPI A-PHY connectivity. The agreement matters to investors because Valens will receive royalties, while the license supports Onsemi’s product roadmap and collaboration on automotive camera solutions.

Key Highlights

  • Products already on Onsemi’s roadmap or commercialized before termination remain covered by the license, with royalties continuing.
  • Yoram Salinger described the collaboration as a milestone for Valens Semiconductor, MIPI A-PHY and the automotive ecosystem.
  • MIPI A-PHY is identified as the automotive industry’s first standard for high-speed sensor connectivity.

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN) is a semiconductor company. On September 14, 2026, it granted Onsemi a non-exclusive license to use its intellectual property in making and selling a next-generation integrated image-sensor product that incorporates MIPI A-PHY connectivity. Valens will receive Royalty payments under the agreement.

Non-Exclusive License Covers Integrated Sensor

The arrangement focuses on a cost-optimized A-PHY solution that can be built into Onsemi image sensors for automotive camera applications. Valens said the collaboration is intended to give automakers and tier suppliers a faster route to adopting A-PHY solutions. The companies are combining connectivity and automotive imaging capabilities through the agreement. The agreement may be ended for convenience after the agreed term through written notice, or earlier following a material breach. Products already included in Onsemi’s roadmap or commercialized before termination remain subject to the license, with royalty payments continuing.

Collaboration Targets Simpler Camera Architectures

Onsemi said the work is designed to support a more streamlined camera architecture, reduce component count and maintain industry-standard connectivity. The companies are targeting broader use of A-PHY in high-volume automotive applications through an integrated sensor approach. Valens said the offering complements its existing solutions and expands the range of potential A-PHY use cases. Ahmed Salem of Onsemi said customers are seeking designs that simplify implementation without sacrificing performance.