Car Chips Overview
Car chips are automotive-grade integrated circuits that carry extremely highly-dense circuits or passive components on silicon chips. They are divided into power IC, IGBT, CMOS, SOC, MCU, ASIC, ASSP, analog devices, discrete components, memory, micro devices, optoelectronics, and sensors.
Self-Driving Chip
The self-driving chip is a high-computing chip that is commercially available for autonomous driving capabilities of up to L3 functions. The main reasons for the automotive chip shortage are the impact of force majeure, pandemic disruptions in wafer production, and increased demand.
Chip Usage in Cars
Global auto production reduced by over 10 million vehicles due to chip shortages, even though the shortage is easing. Modern cars have between 1,400-1,500 chips, while electric cars require around 2,000 chips due to modules and parts. Chips control various car systems and functions and are crucial for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Chip Shortage and Resolution
The chip shortage for cars began in 2020 due to pandemic-related disruptions. The shortage persists as electric and smart vehicle demand rises, with some predictions estimating continuation until 2026 or 2030. The complexity of the supply chain exacerbates the issue, impacting production significantly. Efforts to improve capacity help address shortages, but lead times and geopolitical tensions present challenges to resolving the shortage.