Ethernet technology lies at the core of EBV Elektronik’s strategic expansion, as the distributor—part of Avnet—has announced the integration of Infineon’s Marvell Automotive Ethernet products into its automotive solutions portfolio.
EBV Elektronik, a major distributor part of Avnet, has announced a strategic expansion of its automotive solutions portfolio by integrating Infineon’s Marvell Automotive Ethernet products. This move follows Infineon Technologies AG’s acquisition of Marvell’s Automotive Ethernet business, cementing a partnership that advances networking capabilities essential for modern vehicle architectures.
The Marvell Automotive Ethernet technology portfolio encompasses PHY transceivers, switches, and bridges, enabling high-performance, low-latency networking for vehicles. These solutions support data rates from 100 Mbps up to 10 Gbps and include robust security and safety features, setting the foundation for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and other in-vehicle applications where rapid, reliable data transfer is critical.
Impact on vehicle architectures
Ethernet connectivity is rapidly becoming the backbone of electronic architectures in software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The scalable bandwidth, reduced wiring complexity, and reliability of these products streamline zonal vehicle designs and future-proof automotive platforms for innovations like autonomous driving and over-the-air updates. Integrating these technologies provides significant efficiency in data management for connected and electric vehicles, supporting the transition from domain-based to zonal-based architectures, reducing manufacturing costs, and improving energy efficiency in electrical vehicles.
Strategic collaboration
The partnership between EBV Elektronik and Infineon exemplifies ongoing industry efforts to deliver comprehensive, innovative semiconductor solutions. Infineon’s acquisition of Marvell’s Automotive Ethernet division for $2.5 billion positions the combined entity to generate annual revenues in this business segment of around $225–$250 million, with a projected pipeline of $4 billion by 2030. A dedicated “Ethernet Solutions” business line within Infineon’s automotive division centralizes expertise and accelerates customer benefits, further reinforcing Infineon’s global leadership and footprint in both automotive and research and development activities.
Marvell’s Brightlane portfolio—now under Infineon—brings ASPICE Level 2 and ASIL-B certifications, reinforcing its credibility for safety-critical and high-reliability automotive environments. With over 30 IVN products and thousands of patents, the combined technical assets strengthen Infineon’s role in enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready automotive Ethernet technology networks, critical for evolving electric vehicles and smart mobility platforms.
