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Semiconductor supplier KD provides innovative high-speed optical networking solutions for harsh environments. KD made gigabit communications for step-index plastic optical fiber (SI-POF) a reality for automotive.

Semiconductor supplier KD provides innovative high-speed optical networking solutions for harsh environments. KD made gigabit communications for step-index plastic optical fiber (SI-POF) a reality for automotive. Founded in 2010 in Madrid, Spain, KD offers their cost-effective technology as fully qualified automotive-grade ASSP, integrating electronics, photonics, and optics in a single IC. KD’s technology makes use of information theory, innovative digital adaptive algorithms, and analog mixed-signal design to maximize the receiver’s sensitivity. KD makes innovation in optical coupling and packaging design, which enable integration of optical communications ports in electronic control units using standard printed circuit assembly processes. All together allows to support high-yield and reliable optoelectronics production in low-cost automotive-grade bulk CMOS deep submicron nodes, and delivering to carmakers low risk, low cost, and short time-to-market products.

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KD and Hitachi High-Tech Enter Distribution Agreement

Feb 26, 2026 | Strengthening Availability of Optical Multigigabit Solutions for Japan's Automotive Ecosystem

Vector adds optical Ethernet testing to VN5650 through KD's KD7251 transceiver

Feb 04, 2026 | Integration enables streamlined validation of IEEE Std 802.3cz ("nGBASE-AU") links with industry-recognized Vector workflows

First 10GBASE-AU enabled camera with optical fiber connectivity for automotive

Jun 27, 2025 | KD Collaborates with Leopard Imaging and Corning Incorporated for IEEE 802.3cz-compliant Multigigabit Vision System Solution

KD Celebrates ZF Implementing 10GBASE-AU Port with KD7251 Transceiver

May 14, 2025 | Optical Multigigabit Ethernet Enters Software-defined Vehicles

Approaching Shannon's Limit: KDPOF Evolves to KD

Jul 11, 2024 | The new brand image more accurately represents the new challenges facing the company, including the opening of the new prototyping laboratory and assembly and test plant in Tres Cantos, Madrid.

KDPOF Collaborates with Hinge Technology

Apr 26, 2024 | Strategic Partnership to Advance Automotive Optical Communications for Future Network Demands

TRUMPF and KDPOF showcase first 980nm automotive multi-gigabit interconnect system

Oct 04, 2023 | The target is to bring to the market an integrated transceiver for multi-gigabit optical communications in automotive systems

ICs Made in Spain by KDPOF

Jun 28, 2023 | European Commission Selected KDPOF along with Three Spanish Companies Getting Access to the 8.1 billion Euro Investment IPCEI for Chip Development

KDPOF Celebrates IEEE 802.3cz-2023 Standard for Automotive Multi-gigabit Ethernet over Fiber Optics

Jun 07, 2023 | New standard defines Physical Layer specifications and management parameters for multi-gigabit glass optical fiber automotive Ethernet

KDPOF Endorses IEEE 802.3cz Standard Entering the Finishing Straight of Final Release

Mar 08, 2023 | Prototypes in Development for 10GBASE-AU Proof-of-Concept of Optical In-vehicle Multi-gigabit Links

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