DENSO, which is a key semiconductor technology that supports the evolution of automobiles, will introduce an in-vehicle “system-on-chip (SoC)” in 2029, expanding new possibilities.
🟦 Denso to launch automotive SoC in 2029! Responding to a variety of needs, including low-priced ranges
DENSO is developing automotive system-on-chips (SoCs). SoCs utilize “chiplet technology” that connects multiple chips in small pieces and operates the system on a single chip. This technology is expected to reduce costs and improve manufacturing efficiency while having high throughput.
In addition, DENSO is trying to meet the diverse needs of automakers by promoting automotive-optimized designs and developing a broad product lineup, including low-end products.
🟦 Why is Denso focusing on SoC development? Denso’s SoC Strategy and Its Background
In the background, there is a rapid evolution of the automotive industry, such as electrification and autonomous driving. These technologies require enormous amounts of data processing, and the limits of conventional semiconductors are beginning to be apparent. While major overseas semiconductor manufacturers are leading the way in the field of SoCs, DENSO aims to increase its competitiveness by providing SoCs specialized for automotive applications. In addition, the development of SoCs has advantages such as improved yield and versatility, and is said to contribute to solving problems in the industry as a whole. For this reason, DENSO will establish the “SoC Development Department” in 2025 and will accelerate development by organizing a dedicated team.
🟦 Summary
DENSO’s development of automotive SoCs is an important step forward in supporting the evolution of the automotive industry. In preparation for the launch of products in 2029, we are trying to meet the diverse needs of automakers by utilizing chiplet technology to realize a high-performance and broad lineup.
Until now, the market for automotive chips has been relatively small, so general-purpose products have been mainly used instead of dedicated products. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend to demand the characteristics of each product, such as smartphones, and there are more and more situations where it is difficult to respond with general-purpose products.
