Semiconductor packages for automotive applications

Abstract

Automotive Electronics Revolutions in automotive technology have been driven by two motivations; maximizing comfort and fun, and “zeronizing” accidents and eco-hazards.[1] Recent resource-conservation move has promoted applications of electronic technology for better gas utilization. Many mechanical parts have been replaced by semiconductor devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and electric motors to make vehicles safer, more comfortable and eco-friendly. Numbers of electronic control units (ECUs), MEMS and electric motors used in a vehicle have reached 100 to 130 pieces now. Downward trend of MEMS costs has also boosted the adoption of MEMS for vehicles.