Automotive pixel linkAutomotive Pixel Link, or APIX, is a high-speed serial multichannel link designed to interconnect displays, cameras, and control units over a single cable, primarily for automotive applications. It supports gigabit data rates and enables efficient transmission of video and other data. The second generation, APIX2, can transmit up to two independent high-resolution real-time video channels simultaneously. It also supports bidirectional protected data communication with protocols such as Ethernet, SPI, and I2C, and includes 8 audio channels. APIX was developed by INOVA Semiconductors, headquartered in Munich, Germany. INOVA supplies its own chips and licenses the intellectual property to other semiconductor manufacturers including Fujitsu, Toshiba, Analog Devices, Cypress, and Socionext. PopularityThe standard[1] is used by a growing number of car OEMs especially in the infotainment area. It was licensed in 2008 by Fujitsu[2] for use in their automotive controllers. There are also Commercial off-the-shelf boards available from e.g. Congatec. There are also implementations as IP block for Xilinx FPGAs. Specifications APIX (or APIX1),[3][4] which is on lifetime buy through the end of 2019, allows for:
 APIX2[5][6][7] allows for higher link speeds and more flexibility:
 APIX3[8][9] adds higher link speeds:
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