Valens Semiconductor Gains Momentum in Medical Imaging Market with First VA7000-Powered Endoscopes
Three OEMs set to launch next-generation laparoscopic and robotic surgery solutions, including the first single-use 4K colonoscope.
Three new endoscopes set to launch, including an innovative laparoscope, a 3D imaging solution for robotic surgeries, and the first single-use colonoscope with 4K video resolution
Valens Semiconductor announced that the first endoscopes powered by its VA7000 chipset will be launched by three OEMs, signaling strong momentum for Valens' entry into the medical imaging market. The products include an innovative laparoscope, a 3D imaging solution for robotic surgeries, and the first single-use colonoscope with 4K video resolution.
The Valens VA7000 chipset is the first on the market with built-in electrosurgical noise cancellation, providing reliable high-resolution video for endoscopic procedures. The chipset can also provide multi-gig connectivity over ultra-thin coax and UTP cables, allowing for unprecedented maneuverability of the endoscope.
"We're thrilled with how quickly the market is embracing our offering for medical imaging," said Gili Friedman, Head of the Cross-Industry Business at Valens Semiconductor. "We are encouraged to see leading companies proactively approaching us, recognizing our technology as a key enabler for the next generation of endoscopes. This demonstrates strong momentum in this important market for our company, and product-market fit that validates both our strategic direction and the unique advantages of our VA7000 chipset."
The VA7000 is the first chipset on the market to comply with the MIPI A-PHY standard. Having designed the chipset to operate flawlessly in the automotive industry's challenging electromagnetic environment, Valens is repurposing the VA7000 for other industries that share requirements for high performance connectivity, including medical, professional audio-video, and industrial machine vision.
