Automotive Microcontrollers Global Market Report 2024

The automotive microcontrollers market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $14.56 billion in 2023 to $16.04 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. During the historical period, growth can be attributed to several factors, including an increase in disposable income, heightened merger and acquisition activities, growth in emerging markets, and a rise in population growth.

The automotive microcontrollers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.02 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. Forecasted growth is driven by increased demand for driverless vehicles, rising demand for commercial vehicles, a growing automotive sector, supportive government regulations, and increased demand for electric vehicles. Key trends in this period include technological advancements, strategic partnerships, product innovations, the use of microcontrollers in electric vehicles, and the adoption of microchips to enhance vehicle flexibility in critical situations.

The escalating demand for autonomous or driverless vehicles is a significant factor contributing to the expansion of the automotive microcontrollers market. Autonomous vehicles, capable of operating and executing essential functions without human intervention, rely on fully automated driving systems that make use of multicore microcontroller families to support various autonomous driving applications. According to data from Hindu Business Line in 2021, the popularity of autonomous driving is on the rise, with 3.5 million passenger cars worldwide featuring level 2 autonomy driving features in Q4 2020, marking a notable 91% year-on-year growth. This increasing demand for driverless vehicles is expected to propel the automotive microcontrollers market forward.

Government regulations that advocate for the inclusion of specific automated components in vehicles are acting as a driving force behind the growth of the automotive microcontrollers market during the forecast period. Governments worldwide are implementing regulations that mandate the incorporation of various automatic features in vehicles. For instance, in 2021, the Government of Japan (GOJ) established a target that all new cars sold by 2035 should be environmentally friendly. Additionally, as reported by Business Korea, the South Korean government plans to reduce the cost of electric vehicles for consumers by nearly 10 million won ($9,000) within the next four years. Furthermore, there are plans to increase the number of electric vehicles on the road to 2.83 million by 2025. These governmental initiatives and regulations are playing a crucial role in fostering the growth of the automotive microcontrollers market throughout the forecast period.

The automotive microcontrollers market is witnessing a prominent trend of product innovation, with major companies in the sector actively engaged in developing new technological solutions to enhance their market positions. For instance, in February 2022, STMicroelectronics, a multinational electronics and semiconductor manufacturer based in Geneva, launched cutting-edge automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) tailored for centralized electronic architectures (domain and zonal) and electric vehicles (EVs). These MCUs play a crucial role in making EVs more accessible, extending their range, and facilitating quick charging.

A significant trend in the automotive microcontrollers market is the adoption of microchips that enhance the flexibility of vehicles, especially in critical situations. Automotive microcontrollers, which are integrated chips regulating car operations, include circuitry for interrupt scheduling, series and parallel interfaces, RAM, timers, and ROM, all within a single chip. These microcontrollers are instrumental in systems that monitor and control tasks essential for vehicle operation. Safety features such as airbags, seatbelt tensioners, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), stabilization systems, and the E-call rescue system rely on microcontrollers. For example, in May 2021, ChipON, a China-based chip design company specializing in automotive and industrial-grade mixed-signal 8-bit and 32-bit MCU and DSP chips, introduced the KF32A156, a new automotive MCU adhering to the AEC-Q100 standard and utilizing a kernel processor. The KF32A156 finds applications in motor control and power supply, expanding its usage to 70% of body and power control unit modules, up from 30%, with improved power domains compared to previous products.

In August 2021, Analog Devices Inc., a US-based semiconductor firm, completed the acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products Inc. for $20.8 billion. This strategic move further solidifies ADI's position as a leading high-performance analog semiconductor company. With this acquisition, ADI aims to enhance its capabilities in analog and mixed-signal devices, power management systems, radio frequency, digital, and sensor products. This expansion targets diverse end markets, including communications, automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors. Maxim Integrated specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and microcontrollers across various markets such as automotive, industrial, communications, consumer, and computing.

Major companies operating in the automotive microcontrollers market report are STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Toshiba Corporation, ROHM Semiconductor, Analog Devices Inc., ON Semiconductor, Cypress Semiconductor Corp, ARM Ltd., Fujitsu Limited, Panasonic Corporation, Saankhya Labs, ASM Technologies, Broadcom Inc., CDIL, MosChip Semiconductor Technologies, HiSilicon, Will Semiconductor, Zhixin Semiconductor, Wingtech, UNISOC, Sanechips, YTMC, GigaDevice, CR Micro, Silan, Dialog Semiconductor PLC, Elmos Semiconductor and Arm, Maxim Integrated, Nuvoton Technology Corporation, Mitscholl electronics co. llc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive microcontrollers market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive microcontrollers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive microcontrollers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The primary types of automotive microcontrollers include 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit variants, differing in CPU capabilities and data handling. These microcontrollers cater to various vehicle types, including passenger ICE vehicles, commercial ICE vehicles, and electric vehicles. They facilitate connectivity such as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-cloud (V2C). Automotive microcontroller technologies encompass adaptive cruise control, park assist systems, blind spot detection, and tire pressure monitoring systems. Their applications span powertrain and chassis, body electronics, safety and security systems, as well as infotainment and telematics in automobiles.

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The automotive microcontroller market consists of sales of battery cell controllers, battery chargers, and battery sensors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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