Samsung partners with chipmakers to develop next-generation automotive semiconductor technology

Samsung Electronics has announced a partnership with semiconductor giants Infineon and NXP to develop next-generation semiconductor solutions specifically for the automotive industry. The goal is to create high-performance chips for the increasingly popular electric and self-driving cars.

Why is Samsung investing heavily in automotive semiconductors?

The automotive industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with the rise of self-driving, electric and connected cars. These vehicles require increasingly powerful processors to handle image processing, sensor data, GPS positioning, and artificial intelligence algorithms.

Samsung, with its extensive experience in developing mobile memory and processors, is bringing these advancements to the automotive semiconductor field, helping to increase performance and reliability in harsh environments such as high temperatures or voltage fluctuations.

Highlights of cooperation between Samsung and automotive chip manufacturers

Below are the key areas of cooperation:

1. Developing automotive processors based on 5nm process: Compact, energy-saving, high performance.
2. Optimized synchronization between memory and processor: Helps increase data transmission speed and improve system performance.
3. Withstands extreme temperature conditions: Chips will be more durable in real operating environments.
4. Improved real-time processing: Important for safety systems like automatic braking and collision warning.
5. Enhanced hardware security: Protect user data and prevent remote attacks.

The Role of NPUs and SoCs in the New Generation of Automotive Chips

The new chips will incorporate a neural processing unit (NPU) that optimizes in-car AI algorithms, from object recognition to autonomous driving assistance.

In addition, Samsung is actively developing SoC (System-on-Chip) – integrating many functions (processing, memory, graphics, AI…) on a single chip. This helps:

1. Save board space
2. Reduce electricity consumption
3. Increase production efficiency

According to market experts, automotive chips will grow more than 15% annually over the next five years thanks to the boom in electric and self-driving cars.

Samsung, through its close partnerships with renowned chipmakers and its manufacturing technology advantages, is well positioned to expand its market share in the global automotive electronics market.

Samsung is stepping up its long-term strategy in the smart car semiconductor industry by partnering with big names like Infineon and NXP. By investing in advanced chip technology, the company is not only helping to advance the autonomous driving industry but also establishing a strong position in a market with great growth potential.

Samuel Daniel

Update 08 June 2025