On June 3, 2025, in Beaverton, Oregon, a coalition of automotive and technology companies launched the OpenGMSL Association, a new initiative to create a global standard for in-vehicle video and high-speed data transmission. The group, which includes Analog Devices, Inc., Aptiv PLC, Coilcraft, Inc., Core Microelectronics, DENSO CORPORATION, Ethernovia, Inc., Geely Holding Group, GlobalFoundries, Granite River Labs, indie Semiconductor, Inc., Keysight Technologies, Inc., Hyundai Mobis, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd, NOFFZ Technologies, OMNIVISION, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Rohde & Schwarz, Rosenberger Group, Teledyne LeCroy, TDK Corporation, TZ Electronic Systems GmbH, and Würth Elektronik, aims to address the growing complexity of modern automotive systems.
The association’s focus is an open standard based on Analog Devices’ Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) technology, which has already seen widespread use. Over 1 billion GMSL integrated circuits have been shipped, and the technology is employed by more than 25 global automakers and 50 Tier-1 suppliers. GMSL supports the high-quality video data needed for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to make real-time decisions that enhance safety, as well as the low-latency connectivity required for responsive touchscreen infotainment systems.
Paul Fernando, President of the OpenGMSL Association, explained that the standard builds on GMSL’s proven track record to streamline development across autonomous driving, ADAS, and infotainment applications. The initiative seeks to reduce the high costs and integration challenges that automakers face, which can slow progress in safety and innovation. By establishing an open standard, the association hopes to enable faster market delivery of interoperable solutions that work efficiently across different vendors.
Structured as a non-profit with an independent board, the OpenGMSL Association is inviting participation from across the automotive ecosystem, including original equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and semiconductor firms. To ensure reliability, all products using the standard will undergo mandatory compliance testing for seamless multi-vendor compatibility.
The formation of the association marks a step toward simplifying the technical demands of next-generation vehicles. Interested parties can learn more or join the effort by visiting www.opengmsl.org or contacting info@openGMSL.org.
