AutoChips
China-based leading automotive electronics chip design company.
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Established in 2013, AutoChips Inc. operates as a key designer and manufacturer of automotive electronic chips. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NavInfo Co., Ltd., responsible for the "smart chip" segment of NavInfo's automotive intelligence strategy. AutoChips has established a significant presence with research and development, as well as market and sales centers in Hefei, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Wuhan, Beijing, and the Netherlands.
The company's core business revolves around the development and design of automotive electronic chips and their related systems. It provides a range of products including System-on-Chips (SoC), microcontrollers (MCU), audio amplifiers, and connectivity components to the automotive electronics industry. These products are integral to various in-vehicle applications such as infotainment systems (IVI), telematics, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), and intelligent cockpits. The business model focuses on supplying these specialized chips to Tier 1 automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers globally.
AutoChips offers a comprehensive portfolio of automotive-grade chips. Their SoC products are designed for car infotainment and multimedia solutions, featuring integration with DVD recorders, multi-channel displays, and touch screen controllers. The MCU product line includes solutions for body control, safety modules, and vehicle gateways. Notably, all of the company's main product lines have achieved automotive-grade certification and have been successfully mass-produced. A significant milestone was the acquisition by NavInfo on May 13, 2016. The company has also achieved substantial market penetration, with its chips being used in over 500 car models and a total shipment volume exceeding 300 million units.
Keywords: automotive semiconductors, system-on-chip, automotive electronics, in-vehicle infotainment, microcontroller, ADAS, intelligent cockpit, automotive chips, telematics, car entertainment system, vehicle gateway MCU, automotive-grade chips, body control module, NavInfo subsidiary, application specific semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, electronic components, audio amplifier, connectivity components