The advent of electrified and autonomous vehicles has enormous implications for the semiconductor market. The electrification of vehicles, which addresses the need for better fuel economy and lower levels of noxious emissions, drives increased silicon content. Beyond this, electrified and autonomous vehicles must be safe as dictated by the ISO 26262 standard. The risk of injury or death raises the stakes and expectations for components, subsystems and systems within the vehicle. This drives the need for far more thorough verification of every aspect of a vehicle, particularly those that affect safety-critical functions. More silicon will be needed, much of which will require a higher degree of verification.
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