As the automotive industry accelerates toward an era of intelligent connectivity, the demand for high-speed, reliable data transmission has never been greater. At the heart of this transformation lies a critical component: the BroadR-Reach camera. This innovative technology is redefining how vehicles perceive their surroundings and setting new standards for performance, efficiency, and scalability in automotive vision systems.

BroadR-Reach is an automotive Ethernet technology developed by Broadcom, specifically engineered for in-vehicle networks. A BroadR-Reach camera integrates this technology, enabling high-definition video transmission, power delivery, and control signals over a single unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.

By replacing traditional interfaces such as LVDS, which often require more expensive and heavier shielded cabling, BroadR-Reach cameras achieve 100Mbps data transmission while significantly reducing system cost, weight, and complexity.

1. Cost-Efficiency Without Compromise
   Early adopters like BMW recognized the potential of BroadR-Reach to lower wiring costs—a crucial benefit as vehicles incorporate more cameras for advanced functionality.

2. High Performance and Reliability
   Designed to meet stringent automotive semiconductor requirements, BroadR-Reach ensures stable operation even in challenging electromagnetic environments. Its low-latency transmission is essential for real-time ADAS functions such as rearview and surround-view systems.

3. Future-Ready Scalability
   As vehicles advance from L2 to L4 automation, the number of onboard cameras is expected to grow significantly. BroadR-Reach supports a scalable Ethernet-based architecture, easily accommodating higher data loads and additional sensors.

• Surround-View Systems: Providing drivers with a seamless 360-degree view of their environment.

• Rearview and Side-View Cameras: Delivering clear, real-time visual feeds.

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Serving as a high-performance vision source for perception and decision-making algorithms.

The evolution of in-vehicle networks continues. As early as 2013, BMW planned to increase Ethernet speeds from 100Mbps to 1Gbps by 2018—paving the way for even higher-resolution video and more complex data workloads.
Coupled with the projected 44.37% CAGR in the Chinese automotive camera market between 2025 and 2030, the role of efficient and reliable solutions like BroadR-Reach cameras is set to expand dramatically.

BroadR-Reach cameras represent more than just a hardware upgrade—they are a foundational element in the shift toward high-speed, networked vehicle architectures. As cars evolve from mere transportation into intelligent platforms capable of perception and action, technologies that offer high performance, cost-effectiveness, and reliability will play an indispensable role in shaping the future of mobility.

Established in 2014, Candid has solidified its position as a global Tier 1 supplier specializing in automotive vision perception systems. Operating from a 12,000 ㎡. The most advanced production facility, we deliver end-to-end R&D, manufacturing, and distribution services for intelligent driving technologies, serving OEM partners across 15+ countries.