Latest Technology Trends in Semiconductor Industry

1. Latest Technology Trends in Semiconductor Industry 4 Semiconductor-Driven Trends in Automotive Landscape Semiconductors are largely influencing the advancements in automotive technology. Enhanced graphics processing units (GPUs), application processors, and sensors are some of the key innovations in the automotive industry driven by semiconductor devices. As cars get increasingly complex, the requirement for automotive

2. semiconductors will grow, thereby offering a new opportunity for advancements. Here are some of the primary semiconductor trends that will shape the automotive industry. Semiconductor-Powered Electric Vehicles Advancements in semiconductor technology will address two major roadblocks that lie ahead of the proliferation of EVs. High battery costs and limited charging capabilities are the two limiting factors that have largely impacted the sales of EVs. With the current growth rate in semiconductor technology, EVs can represent around 5 to 10 per cent of sales by 2020. Apart from advancements in semiconductors, changes in oil and electricity prices and government regulations can also impact the sales of EVs. Semiconductors-Driven Connectivity The next wave of innovation in semiconductors is expected to power the idea of connected cars. New offerings powered by semiconductor advancements include telematics services like voice assistants and eCall. Further, manufacturers are directing semiconductors innovations towards connectivity in automotive as they understand that connectivity impacts vehicle sales to a great extent. For instance, 37 percent of US customers were ready to shift to a new brand to experience the latest connectivity features. Semiconductors Contributing to Autonomous Driving Although OEMs are offering various new advanced-driver-assistance-systems features, highly autonomous vehicles are still a distant reality. However, the increased advancements in semiconductor technology are enabling the firms to contribute to the above cause. Semiconductor innovations will power the technologies that are needed to manufacture self-driven cars. The automotive market is increasingly benefitting from semiconductor innovations, which are not only making the modern automobiles more efficient but also lacing them with intelligent automation.

3. Top Semiconductor Applications Creating New Opportunities The semiconductor industry, propelled by the popularity of electronic devices and certain technology trends, is growing by leaps and bounds. While researchers are working towards new materials that can deliver better properties, semiconductor manufacturers are responsible for creating models that spark new applications. Developments in semiconductors are primarily responsible for making solar panels viable, enhancing the functionality and design of consumer electronics, and introducing advanced sensors in the market. Such has been the impact of specific applications of semiconductors that entire industries have been able to uncover new opportunities. Some of the top semiconductor applications are discussed in the current article. • Sensors with Diverse Capabilities The much-awaited IoT revolution is finally happening, and advancements in semiconductor technology have contributed significantly. The properties of sensors are derived from the semiconductors involved in several cases. Ranging from gas sensors that are used for environmental monitoring purposes to smartphone sensors that facilitate a range of smart capabilities, the applications of sensors have increased manifold owing to semiconductor innovations. Even autonomous cars are backed by sensors that leverage semiconductors. The integration of semiconductors into sensors has revolutionized today's devices. • Advancements in Solar Cells The energy sector is taking the sustainable route, and the capability of harnessing solar power has become vital. Semiconductors have been at the core of conventional solar cells. The current improvements in the efficiency of solar panels are also directly linked to enhanced semiconductor materials. Innovations in materials have enabled energy companies to generate more power from a lesser amount of solar panels, thereby impacting the capacity

4. and reliability of solar facilities. Overall, advancements in solar cells are enhancing solar adoption and resulting in better revenues for energy providers. An article published in Futurity discussed the emergence of organic semiconductors. The organic semiconductors display the characteristic of flexibility and are expected to boost semiconductor applications across sensors, as well as solar panels. Many such innovations are enabling a chain of optimizations and giving rise to diverse applications. Read More : Semiconductor Review