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The automotive industry is undergoing its greatest change in over 100 years and Samsung Foundry is in a unique position to lead the transformation with its chip production capabilities. We’re driving innovation by collaborating with our automotive customers to develop and mass-produce the chips needed for the future of mobility. The automotive industry is undergoing its greatest change in over 100 years and Samsung Foundry is in a unique position to lead the transformation with its chip production capabilities. We’re driving innovation by collaborating with our automotive customers to develop and mass-produce the chips needed for the future of mobility. The automotive industry is undergoing its greatest change in over 100 years and Samsung Foundry is in a unique position to lead the transformation with its chip production capabilities. We’re driving innovation by collaborating with our automotive customers to develop and mass-produce the chips needed for the future of mobility.
A close-up image of a high-end MCU and Power IC chip on a circuit board
Automotive innovation for the road ahead Automotive innovation
for the road ahead
Automotive innovation for the road ahead
Technical 3d illustration of car with x-ray effect
PMIC/BMIC

Power Management System/
Supply,

Battery Management System

Processors for
in-vehicle Infotainment

Integrated Center Stack,
Instrument Cluster,
Telematics, IVI Domain Controller

Processors & sensors
for ADAS/AD

Camera Module, Radar Module, LIDAR & Laser Module, V2X,
ADAS Domain Controller

MCU

Engine Management System, Motor Controller, Battery Management System,
Zonal Controller

Expert designing the driving experience of tomorrow
Processors for
in-vehicle infotainment

To bring the next-level of driving experience to life, Samsung Foundry is mass-producing IVI solutions for customers using 14nm, 8nm, 5nm, and 4nm process technologies.

four arrows facing up envisioning the enhanced power solutions
PMIC/BMIC

For enhanced power solutions, Samsung Foundry is manufacturing a specialized 8-inch PMIC product wafer.

a sketch revealing the future autonomous cars
Processors &
sensors for ADAS/AD

As with IVI solutions, Samsung Foundry is manufacturing automotive products on a variety of nodes from 14nm and 8nm, to 5nm. Furthermore, we plan to expand auto grade support from AG2 to AG1 for select processes, like 8nm. We’re also developing advanced 4nm and 2nm nodes for ADAS products requiring higher processing performance. With these solutions, we help customers define the future of autonomous driving.

advanced memory technology for mcu customers
MCU

Samsung Foundry is enabling MCU customers with 28nm embedded non-volatile memory (eNVM) technologies (embedded Flash and embedded MRAM). In addition, a FinFET-based eMRAM will
be offered.

A clear path
for the new era of automotive
A clear path
for the new era of automotive
A clear path
for the new era of automotive
Building on an extensive track record, Samsung Foundry continues to refine a comprehensive, innovation-based roadmap that will define the future of mobility. These plans include technologies that will perform both at a higher level and at increasing efficiency, thanks to the development of advanced technologies for our automotive processes. Building on an extensive track record, Samsung Foundry continues to refine a comprehensive, innovation-based roadmap that will define the future of mobility. These plans include technologies that will perform both at a higher level and at increasing efficiency, thanks to the development of advanced technologies for our automotive processes. Building on an extensive track record, Samsung Foundry continues to refine a comprehensive, innovation-based roadmap that will define the future of mobility. These plans include technologies that will perform both at a higher level and at increasing efficiency, thanks to the development of advanced technologies for our automotive processes.
Advanced technologies now — and in the future Advanced technologies now — and in the future Advanced technologies now — and in the future

For auto grade processes, Samsung Foundry already offers 14nm logic chips and 28nm eNVM chips at AG1, and SF5A and 8nm logic chips at AG2. In the near future, we expect to bring SF4A and even SF2A chips to the market. Furthermore, we will complete the 14/8nm eMRAM process developments.

For auto grade processes, Samsung Foundry already offers 14nm logic chips and 28nm eNVM chips at AG1, and SF5A and 8nm logic chips at AG2. In the near future, we expect to bring SF4A and even SF2A chips to the market. Furthermore, we will complete the 14/8nm eMRAM process developments.

For auto grade processes, Samsung Foundry already offers 14nm logic chips and 28nm eNVM chips at AG1, and SF5A and 8nm logic chips at AG2. In the near future, we expect to bring SF4A and even SF2A chips to the market. Furthermore, we will complete the 14/8nm eMRAM process developments.

A roadmap chart showing logic and eNVM process nodes with current availability and future plans extending through 2026, including SF5A, 8LPU, and 14LPU technologies.
A superior 8-inch process for automotive A superior 8-inch process for automotive A superior 8-inch process for automotive

Power management is a key aspect of contemporary automotive solutions. To this end, Samsung Foundry provides BCD Power IC in 130nm 1.5 / 3.3 / 5 / 7 ~ 70V / eFlash. There is also a plan to release 130nm 70V BCD with high performance LDMOS in the near future.

Power management is a key aspect of contemporary automotive solutions. To this end, Samsung Foundry provides BCD Power IC in 130nm 1.5 / 3.3 / 5 / 7 ~ 70V / eFlash. There is also a plan to release 130nm 70V BCD with high performance LDMOS in the near future.

Power management is a key aspect of contemporary automotive solutions. To this end, Samsung Foundry provides BCD Power IC in 130nm 1.5 / 3.3 / 5 / 7 ~ 70V / eFlash. There is also a plan to release 130nm 70V BCD with high performance LDMOS in the near future.

A roadmap image outlining the development timeline for BCD Power IC and eFlash technologies, including 130nm and 90nm nodes with plans extending to 2025.
Total design solutions for automotive Total design solutions for automotive Total design solutions for automotive
Customers are future-ready with Samsung Foundry’s advanced automotive IP and design infrastructure. Along with dedicated programs tailored for automotive customers, we offer a 14nm process that supports AG1, as well as 8nm and 5nm processes supporting AG2, with 4nm and 2nm nodes now under development. Our portfolio extends beyond interface IPs to include analog and security IPs optimized for these process technologies. For chiplet solutions, die-to-die (D2D) IPs such as UCIe are also being developed on 8nm, 5nm, 4nm, and 2nm process nodes. Customers are future-ready with Samsung Foundry’s advanced automotive IP and design infrastructure. Along with dedicated programs tailored for automotive customers, we offer a 14nm process that supports AG1, as well as 8nm and 5nm processes supporting AG2, with 4nm and 2nm nodes now under development. Our portfolio extends beyond interface IPs to include analog and security IPs optimized for these process technologies. For chiplet solutions, die-to-die (D2D) IPs such as UCIe are also being developed on 8nm, 5nm, 4nm, and 2nm process nodes. Customers are future-ready with Samsung Foundry’s advanced automotive IP and design infrastructure. Along with dedicated programs tailored for automotive customers, we offer a 14nm process that supports AG1, as well as 8nm and 5nm processes supporting AG2, with 4nm and 2nm nodes now under development. Our portfolio extends beyond interface IPs to include analog and security IPs optimized for these process technologies. For chiplet solutions, die-to-die (D2D) IPs such as UCIe are also being developed on 8nm, 5nm, 4nm, and 2nm process nodes.
Enabling next-level automotive design Enabling next-level automotive design Enabling next-level automotive design

Kick off your next-generation automotive designs with Samsung Foundry’s robust technical foundation – empowering you to design with confidence using IP that spans analog, memory interfaces, high-speed interfaces, security, and automotive-hardened IP with ready support for 14nm, 8nm, and SF5A process technologies. Design infrastructure readiness is available for 14nm, 8nm, and SF5A, with SF4A and SF2A  nodes currently under development. Comprehensive design collateral, and foundation IPs further accelerate your path to silicon success. To ensure exceptional quality and reliability, our design methodology integrates AEC-Q100-aware sign-off, DFT and zero-DPPM practices, along with advanced functional safety support.

Kick off your next-generation automotive designs with Samsung Foundry’s robust technical foundation – empowering you to design with confidence using IP that spans analog, memory interfaces, high-speed interfaces, security, and automotive-hardened IP with ready support for 14nm, 8nm, and SF5A process technologies. Design infrastructure readiness is available for 14nm, 8nm, and SF5A, with SF4A and SF2A  nodes currently under development. Comprehensive design collateral, and foundation IPs further accelerate your path to silicon success. To ensure exceptional quality and reliability, our design methodology integrates AEC-Q100-aware sign-off, DFT and zero-DPPM practices, along with advanced functional safety support.

Kick off your next-generation automotive designs with Samsung Foundry’s robust technical foundation – empowering you to design with confidence using IP that spans analog, memory interfaces, high-speed interfaces, security, and automotive-hardened IP with ready support for 14nm, 8nm, and SF5A process technologies. Design infrastructure readiness is available for 14nm, 8nm, and SF5A, with SF4A and SF2A  nodes currently under development. Comprehensive design collateral, and foundation IPs further accelerate your path to silicon success. To ensure exceptional quality and reliability, our design methodology integrates AEC-Q100-aware sign-off, DFT and zero-DPPM practices, along with advanced functional safety support.

A fully certified design platform A fully certified design platform A fully certified design platform

Samsung Foundry provides automotive solutions certified for high quality, reliability, safety, and security. To ensure high quality, Wafer-Level Reliability and AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification for IP and packaging with Auto Grade 2/1 are available. For quality management, our automotive service package is IATF 16949-certified, ensuring a high standard of excellence. We have also earned the ISO 26262 functional safety certification and are ASIL-B assessment-ready. For security, we offer complete and configurable IPs supporting all EVITA security levels.

Samsung Foundry provides automotive solutions certified for high quality, reliability, safety, and security. To ensure high quality, Wafer-Level Reliability and AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification for IP and packaging with Auto Grade 2/1 are available. For quality management, our automotive service package is IATF 16949-certified, ensuring a high standard of excellence. We have also earned the ISO 26262 functional safety certification and are ASIL-B assessment-ready. For security, we offer complete and configurable IPs supporting all EVITA security levels.

Samsung Foundry provides automotive solutions certified for high quality, reliability, safety, and security. To ensure high quality, Wafer-Level Reliability and AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification for IP and packaging with Auto Grade 2/1 are available. For quality management, our automotive service package is IATF 16949-certified, ensuring a high standard of excellence. We have also earned the ISO 26262 functional safety certification and are ASIL-B assessment-ready. For security, we offer complete and configurable IPs supporting all EVITA security levels.

An infographic showcasing Samsung’s automotive semiconductor certifications, including AEC-Q100, ISO 26262, IATF 16949, and EVITA-compliant automotive security IP.
Automotive packaging technology Automotive packaging technology Automotive packaging technology
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Resists thermal extremes

Reliability in even the most challenging temperatures

Resists thermal extremes

Reliability in even the most challenging temperatures

Resists thermal extremes

Reliability in even the most challenging temperatures

roadhead
Avoids electromagnetic interference Avoids electromagnetic interference Avoids electromagnetic interference

Immunity shielding to enable consistent
performance

Immunity shielding to enable consistent
performance

Immunity shielding to enable consistent
performance

roadhead
Withstands constant vibration Withstands constant vibration Withstands constant vibration

Durability to last for 15+ years under demanding conditions

Durability to last for 15+ years under demanding conditions

Durability to last for 15+ years under demanding conditions

Enhanced packaging for diverse applications Enhanced packaging for diverse applications Enhanced packaging for diverse applications

Robust packaging is essential in the harsh environments of automotive ICs. Our innovative packaging technology overcomes the challenges of thermal extremes, electromagnetic interference, and constant vibration over the expected 15-year life of a vehicle.

Robust packaging is essential in the harsh environments of automotive ICs. Our innovative packaging technology overcomes the challenges of thermal extremes, electromagnetic interference, and constant vibration over the expected 15-year life of a vehicle.

Robust packaging is essential in the harsh environments of automotive ICs. Our innovative packaging technology overcomes the challenges of thermal extremes, electromagnetic interference, and constant vibration over the expected 15-year life of a vehicle.

WLP automotive package type
FOWLP automotive package type
WB-FBGA package technology
FC-FBGA package technology
FC-PBGA package technology
MCM package technology

We support numerous automotive package types including wafer-level packaging (WLP/FOWLP), ball-grid-array packaging (FBGA, PBGA, FC-FBGA, FC-PBGA), lead-frame packaging, and module packaging.

We support numerous automotive package types including wafer-level packaging (WLP/FOWLP), ball-grid-array packaging (FBGA, PBGA, FC-FBGA, FC-PBGA), lead-frame packaging, and module packaging.

We support numerous automotive package types including wafer-level packaging (WLP/FOWLP), ball-grid-array packaging (FBGA, PBGA, FC-FBGA, FC-PBGA), lead-frame packaging, and module packaging.

A comprehensive packaging portfolio A comprehensive packaging portfolio A comprehensive packaging portfolio
SAFE™ partners for automotive SAFE™ partners for automotive SAFE™ partners for automotive

Through partnerships with key industry leaders, Samsung Foundry offers automotive customers seamless collaboration to meet their goals.

Through partnerships with key industry leaders, Samsung Foundry offers automotive customers seamless collaboration to meet their goals.

Through partnerships with key industry leaders, Samsung Foundry offers automotive customers seamless collaboration to meet their goals.

EDA
Desgin service partners