With the development of ICT technology, a single SOC’s computing power can undertake more services. The expansion of network bandwidth and features such as low latency and differentiated services make business deployment and function allocation more flexible. For example: perception, fusion, planning, control, and execution can be decoupled. The electronic and electrical architecture transitions from … Read more
Introduction Software Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (SFMEA) is a systematic engineering technique and a mode of thinking that is based on failure modes and centers around the effects or consequences of failures. It analyzes based on hierarchical levels and causal reasoning to identify weak points in software development and suggests improvement measures. Currently, software … Read more
The China Automotive Industry Association Software Branch (hereinafter referred to as the Software Branch) has released the open-source plan for automotive operating systems in China (hereinafter referred to as the open-source plan). PwC, in collaboration with members of the Software Branch including FAW, Dongfeng, Changan, China Automotive Innovation, China Electronics Technology Group 32nd Institute, West … Read more
As the electronic architecture of vehicles enters an upgrade cycle, various levels of supporting software have become the focus of competition among suppliers. Among them, in the underlying RTOS part, BlackBerry QNX currently occupies a major market share, while companies like Huawei, Zhaoma, Wind River (acquired by Aptiv), and Horizon are also vying for market … Read more
Introduction: In the context of software-defined vehicles, the operating system is the soul of the automotive ecosystem development. With the advancement of vehicle electrification, intelligence, and connectivity, automotive operating systems have become one of the important components of vehicles, determining to some extent the vehicle’s safety, comfort, intelligence level, and overall performance. 1. Introduction to … Read more
Core Insights and Recommendations The resonance of automotive electrification and intelligence will lead to a simultaneous increase in volume and price for automotive MCUs. Five Key Factors: With the rapid development of automotive electrification and intelligence in China, domestic automotive MCU companies continue to benefit, which is the largest source of market growth for MCUs. … Read more
In the second half of 2022, as demand for personal computers and smartphones fell to a low point, the global semiconductor industry faced another downturn cycle after the consumer electronics boom brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chip manufacturers are increasingly burdened with inventory, leading to significant price drops for commonly used components like memory … Read more
A traditional fuel vehicle requires about 500 to 600 chips, a mild hybrid vehicle requires about 1000 chips, and plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles require at least 2000 chips. This means that with the rapid development of smart electric vehicles, the demand for advanced process chips is increasing significantly, and the demand for traditional … Read more
Introduction: This article introduces the MCU chips in four domains: body, chassis, power, and cockpit, from four dimensions: working requirements, performance requirements, industry landscape, and industry barriers. It also organizes the application status of domestic MCU chips for reference by practitioners. 1. Introduction to Control Chips The control chip mainly refers to the MCU (Microcontroller … Read more
Overview The surround view system utilizes four wide-angle fisheye cameras around the vehicle, typically installed at the front, rear, and below the side mirrors, to create a 360-degree blind spot-free coverage around the vehicle. The surround view system provides a panoramic parking video assistance and integrates multiple warning functions, becoming an important component in the … Read more