SANTA CLARA, Calif. and
ETTLINGEN, Germany, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Marvell (NASDAQ:MRVL), a world leader in storage,
cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity and
multimedia semiconductor solutions, today announced the grand
opening of a first-of-its-kind automotive networking technology
development center, the Marvell Automotive Center of Excellence
(ACE). Located in Ettlingen, Germany, ACE is centrally-located by major
OEMs and tier one customers. Automotive technological developments
have advanced rapidly in recent years and the next generation of
cars needs a new architecture to run a wide array of features such
as full driver assist, Ultra high-definition (HD) displays and
over-the-air updates. Through years of dedication and innovative
design, Marvell recognizes the importance of understanding advanced
networking technologies such as Audio Video Bridging (AVB), Time
Sensitive Networking (TSN) and single pair Ethernet standards such
as 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 to further the connected car
industry. By expanding development and education efforts in these
areas with a dedicated team of engineers, Marvell and its customers
will utilize this knowledge to advance the architecture of future
connected, intelligent cars. The Marvell Automotive Center of
Excellence officially opened today at a ribbon cutting ceremony
hosted by Marvell.
"Marvell is excited to extend its leadership in the automotive
industry with the opening of this training facility," said
Philip Poulidis, Vice President and
General Manager, Internet of Things, Automotive and Multimedia
Business Units at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. "With significant
technological advancements in recent years, it is our priority to
ensure our customers are current on the latest emerging automotive
technologies. Germany is an
important epicenter for automotive electronics advancement, and by
opening this center we hope to work closely with our customers and
partners in our quest to advance automotive technology."
Ian Riches, director of the
global automotive practice at Strategy Analytics, adds: "With more
than 25 years of market leadership in automotive electronics
forecasting experience, Strategy Analytics is at the pulse of the
auto industry and closely watching the development of today's
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies. Marvell has
a rich history in pushing the boundaries and bringing to market
innovative technologies that continue to shape the future of the
automotive industry. With the formal announcement of Marvell's
Automotive Center of Excellence in Germany, the company is better positioned to
drive new automotive designs and technologies forward. The global
market for ADAS is forecast to reach $41
billion by 2023, with sensor revenue exceeding $15.0 billion in the same year. With Marvell's
commitment to this market, we'll see great advancements coming
ahead."
The Marvell engineering design team is responsible for dedicated
automotive products such as switch, end-node system-on-chips
(eSoCs), gateways and automotive software. The inauguration of The
Marvell Automotive Center of Excellence in Ettlingen further
underscores Marvell's commitment to its automotive customers. As a
global semiconductor supplier with facilities in China, Europe, Hong
Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and the
United States, adding Germany will have significant benefits for
Marvell's customers – locally and internationally.
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For more information about Marvell's automotive solutions,
please visit http://www.marvell.com/solutions/automotive/
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a
global leader in providing complete silicon solutions. From storage
to cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity and
multimedia, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete
platform designs with industry-leading performance, security,
reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world's most
powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers
partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of
innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around
the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value
to their social, personal and work lives, Marvell is committed to
enhancing the human experience.
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