Where Are Automotive Chips Used?

[SanHarmony]

Automotive chips are used in engine, chassis, and body control systems. Automotive chips can be broadly categorized into three types: The first type: Responsible for computing power, specifically processor and controller chips, such as those used in central control units, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and autonomous driving systems, as well as engine, chassis, and body control. The second type: Responsible for power conversion, used in power supplies and interfaces, such as IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) power chips for EVs. The third type: Sensors, mainly used in various radars, airbags, and tire pressure monitoring systems. Additional information: If motor vehicles lack chips, the vehicles will not be able to operate. Vehicles produced without chips cannot be sold on the market. A shortage of chips will directly lead to reduced vehicle production, affecting vehicle sales. The chips in motor vehicles are a crucial component of the vehicle's onboard computer. If the chips malfunction or are missing, the onboard computer will not operate.

[DelSilas]

I've driven quite a few cars and found that automotive chips are almost everywhere, especially in daily driving. Engine management entirely relies on chips to control ignition and fuel injection, ensuring both fuel efficiency and high performance; safety systems also can't function without chips, like ABS anti-lock braking and traction control, which use sensors to adjust braking in real-time to prevent skidding; in-car entertainment devices such as navigation systems and audio systems are all powered by chips behind the scenes, processing GPS signals and audio output; even simple functions like power windows and wipers depend on microcontrolled chips for responsive switching speeds; anti-theft systems even use chips to lock the engine key. Chips make modern cars smarter and more reliable, reducing the likelihood of malfunctions.

[OSilas]

As a tech enthusiast, I always focus on how automotive chips are embedded in various systems to drive innovation. They play a crucial role in driver-assistance features—for instance, processing camera images for parking space recognition in automatic parking; coordinating radar data to adjust speed and maintain a safe distance in adaptive cruise control; vehicle connectivity like Bluetooth call systems relies on chips to manage wireless signal transmission; the engine's electronic control unit entirely depends on chip microprocessors to optimize combustion efficiency and reduce emissions; body controllers such as lighting systems also use chips to automate light adjustments based on the environment. Chip integration makes cars more eco-friendly and intelligent, taking a step closer to the future of autonomous driving.

[LaEmmett]

I never paid much attention before, but now I realize that chips are embedded in everyday functions like the keyless entry system, which identifies remote signals to unlock doors; the moment the engine starts, the chip processes the key code to prevent theft; the dashboard displays speed and fuel consumption data calculated by the chip from sensor inputs; even the automatic adjustment of air conditioning airflow is managed by the chip; and when the brake warning light comes on, the chip may be monitoring hydraulic pressure. These routine conveniences and safety features all rely on chips working behind the scenes.