Aeva Selects Fabrinet to Manufacture World’s First 4D LiDAR Chip Module

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Aeva, based in Mountain View, California, has partnered with Fabrinet to enhance its mass manufacturing capabilities for the 4D LiDAR chip module. This partnership will leverage Fabrinet's expertise in silicon photonics to produce a compact solution for automotive and industrial applications. The new production line in Thailand is expected to scale up production significantly, meeting the demand for Aeva's third generation of LiDAR technology, which is automotive qualified with IATF 16949 certification.

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• Partnership with Fabrinet enhances mass manufacturing capabilities for LiDAR technology.
• New production line in Thailand supports scalable production of Aeva's third generation 4D LiDAR chip modules.
• Fabrinet has expertise in silicon photonics, which is crucial for Aeva's technology.
• Facility is automotive qualified with IATF 16949 certification.

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New Advanced Production Line Accelerates Aeva’s Mass Manufacturing Capabilities

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aeva (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that it has selected Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced precision optical and electronic manufacturing services, to produce Aeva’s 4D LiDAR chip module. As the engine of Aeva’s unique frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology approach to LiDAR, the module integrates key components onto a single silicon photonics chip module including laser transmitters, optics, and receivers. The silicon photonics design brings together a compact and mass-manufacturable LiDAR solution for automotive and industrial applications.

Aeva’s FMCW 4D LiDAR on chip module being manufactured by Fabrinet (Photo: Business Wire)

Aeva selected Fabrinet for its deep expertise in silicon photonics integrated devices and advanced precision optical systems. With today’s announcement, Aeva is bringing online an advanced production line at Fabrinet and is establishing a local team in Thailand to support manufacturing activities. This new production line will produce Aeva's third generation 4D LiDAR chip modules and scale to support mass production volumes. The facility is automotive qualified with IATF 16949 certification.

“We are excited to have been chosen by Aeva to manufacture their unique FMCW LiDAR chip module for automated driving and beyond using silicon photonics technology,” said Seamus Grady, CEO at Fabrinet. “Our advanced manufacturing capabilities will enable Aeva to bring their vision to reality at mass production scale and we look forward to supporting Aeva as long-term partners as they ramp toward production.”

“Fabrinet is a trusted manufacturer and automotive qualified supplier to some of the largest global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive and non-automotive applications, and this agreement allows us to accelerate our production manufacturing capabilities well ahead of schedule,” said Tim Willis, Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Strategy at Aeva. “We are thrilled to partner with them to deliver the world’s first 4D LiDAR chip module at mass scale for the global automotive industry and beyond as we aim to fulfill our mission to bring perception to all devices.”

About Aeva Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AEVA)

Founded in 2017 by former Apple engineers Soroush Salehian and Mina Rezk, and led by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and operators experienced in the field of sensing and perception, Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception technology to broad applications from automated driving to consumer electronics, consumer health, industrial robotics, and security. For more information, visit www.aeva.com.

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Source: Aeva Technologies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Aeva's partnership with Fabrinet?

Aeva's partnership with Fabrinet is significant as it enables enhanced mass manufacturing of their 4D LiDAR chip modules, leveraging Fabrinet's expertise in silicon photonics.

Where will Aeva's new production line be located?

Aeva's new production line will be located in Thailand to support the manufacturing of 4D LiDAR chip modules.

What technology does Aeva's LiDAR chip module use?

Aeva's LiDAR chip module utilizes frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology integrated into a compact silicon photonics design.

What certification does Aeva's manufacturing facility have?

Aeva's manufacturing facility is automotive qualified with IATF 16949 certification.

What is the expected impact of the new production line on Aeva's operations?

The new production line is expected to significantly increase Aeva's production capacity for their 4D LiDAR technology, allowing them to meet growing market demand.