The Future Car: Even More Dependent on Silicon
The Future Car: Even More Dependent on Silicon
The chip shortage is a short-term crisis, but it underscores a long-term trend: cars are becoming "computers on wheels." The evolution towards electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, and connected cars will dramatically increase the demand for and dependency on advanced semiconductors.
EVs require powerful chips for battery management and powertrain control. Autonomous driving relies on high-performance AI chips to process data from cameras and sensors. The value of silicon in a car is projected to grow exponentially, making a stable and resilient supply chain not just a convenience, but an existential necessity for the entire automotive industry.
FAQ
Q: Will future cars need different kinds of chips?A: Absolutely. The demand will shift from many simpler microcontrollers to fewer, but much more powerful, AI-enabled System-on-a-Chip (SoC) units, similar to those in data centers.