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Vehicle Electrification and Need for High-efficiency High-voltage Charging Systems to Drive Growth Potential
30-Oct-2023
Global
Technology Research
DAB4-01-00-00-00
ES_2023_269
A compound semiconductor (CS) consists of two or more elements from different groups in the periodic table, such as gallium arsenide (GaAs), GaN, indium phosphide (InP), and silicon germanium. In the automotive industry, CSs have several advantages over elemental semiconductors (e.g., silicon [Si]). They operate at higher frequencies and temperatures, have higher electron mobility, and exhibit superior optical and electronic properties. This makes them ideal for high-speed charging systems, laser headlights, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), and high-speed sensors.
For example, because CSs have a wide band gap (WBG), they produce less heat than elemental semiconductors, thus losing less energy. This makes them suitable for manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) charging components. Manufacturers also use CSs to produce high-speed laser diodes, which are essential components in autonomous vehicles (AVs).
Emerging automotive concepts, such as AVs and vehicle-to-everything (V2X), are attracting significant global traction. CSs, such as GaAs, InP, and GaN, play a vital role in these emerging concepts. Overall, a CS is a critical component of modern vehicles, enabling the development of electric, autonomous, and connected vehicles.
This report covers the following modules:
Key Drivers and Challenges Influencing CS Development and Adoption
Technology Landscape
Stakeholder Ecosystem
Supplier Landscape
Strategic Developments
Geopolitical Analysis
Plant Expansion Plans
Technology Roadmap
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives of Compound Semiconductors (CSs) in the Automotive Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation of CS by Material Type
Key Findings
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Presence of CS in Automobiles
Overview of CS-based Hardware in Automobiles
Technology Benchmarking of CS Used in Automobiles
Stakeholder Ecosystem of CS in Automotive
Suppliers Landscape
New Product Development Activities of Key Players
New Product Development Activities of Start-ups
Geopolitical Scenario Impacting the Adoption of CS
Regional Analysis of CS in the Automotive Industry—Asia-Pacific
Regional Analysis of CS in the Automotive Industry—Europe
Regional Analysis of CS in the Automotive Industry—North America
Investment in Capacity Expansion of Foundries (2020–2023)
Strategic Partnerships
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As)
Technology Roadmap
Technology Roadmap (continued)
Technology Roadmap (continued)
Emerging Use Cases of CSs
Emerging Use Cases of CSs (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1: Supply Chain Consolidation
Growth Opportunity 1: Supply Chain Consolidation (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Strategic Partnerships Between SiC and GaN Semiconductor Suppliers
Growth Opportunity 2: Strategic Partnerships Between SiC and GaN Semiconductor Suppliers (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Low-cost CS Devices to Realize Higher-voltage EV Systems
Growth Opportunity 3: Low-cost CS Devices to Realize Higher-voltage EV Systems (continued)
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| Deliverable Type | Technology Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Sushrutha Katta Sadashiva |
| Industries | Electronics and Sensors |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Compound Semiconductors Analysis |
| Keyword 2 | Automotive Compound Semiconductor Trends |
| Keyword 3 | Semiconductor Industry |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | DAB4-01-00-00-00 |