Automotive Semiconductor Update: What’s Hot

摘要

We recently checked in with some of the top automotive semiconductor suppliers to learn which semiconductors and which applications are attracting the greatest interest right now. Among all applications, electric and hybrid vehicles are hottest. Citing Strategy Analytics’ ?forecasts, Renesas is bullish about xEVs’ prospects?especially after 2021, given the support ?from European and Chinese governments and the anticipated decline in battery costs. Renesas anticipates a 19-% CAGR for the discrete?power market over the long term. The semiconductor design company ARM cited SA’s forecast that 40 % of all cars sold worldwide in 2027 will be electrified. xEV penetration will rise to 95 % by 2050.