08 Oct Continental and Ethernovia Collaborate on 7nm Automotive Switch

Continental and Ethernovia, Inc. have embarked on a groundbreaking development collaboration to create a cutting-edge high-bandwidth, low-latency switch utilizing a specialized 7nm automotive-qualified process. This innovation is set to efficiently and securely manage data within software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

Initially, Continental and Ethernovia will work together to adapt this advanced switch for use in High-Performance Computers (HPC) developed by Continental. Additionally, the partnership will focus on the development of a highly integrated network chip tailored for automotive applications.

Jean-Francois Tarabbia, Head of Architecture and Networking Business Area at Continental, expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration, stating, “With Ethernovia, we have the perfect partner at our side to develop a particularly innovative and urgently needed technology solution for the mobility of the future. New vehicle functions are driving an increase in computing power and a surge in data that needs to be processed in real time. Traditional computing approaches are approaching their performance limits. With this novel switch designed to meet automotive needs, combined with innovative High-Performance Computers, we can provide our customers with an effective, energy-efficient, and cost-effective solution.”

Ramin Shirani, CEO and co-founder at Ethernovia, added, “This partnership allows us to help shape tomorrow’s mobility. Continental’s expertise in building High-Performance Computers for the automotive sector and designing complex electrical/electronic architectures in vehicles perfectly complements our know-how in developing communication components for transferring and processing data within the automotive market’s unique requirements, including functional safety.”

Automobility Ltd is proud that Ethernovia has partnered with major tier 1s for evolving the future of automobile networks that enable the autonomous driving and EV revolution in a new era of car connectivity and capabilities required for the software-defined vehicle.

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