Introduction
On average, cars today contain 1,700 semiconductor chips, underscoring how crucial they are to automobiles. Semiconductor chips support a range of automotive capabilities, from autonomous sensors, electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, advanced safety features, power management, vehicle control, and infotainment displays.
That’s why modern vehicles are often called “computers on wheels.” Vehicles have evolved into sophisticated, connected, software-defined machines versus mechanical ones. This transition is further accelerated by electrification (EVs and autonomous vehicles), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the use of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technologies.
As a result, automotive semiconductors that deliver increasing levels of performance are in high demand. One source anticipates that the worldwide semiconductor market will grow from USD 77.42 billion in 2025 to USD 133.04 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 11.4% over that time horizon.
Semiconductor engineers and manufacturers are vital to satisfying these increasing requirements and rising demand. They are key to driving chip innovation, adopting advanced materials, and designing semiconductor packaging solutions that expand the limits of reliability, precision, safety, and embody sustainable practices—all of which are vital to meet developing and dynamic automotive needs.
