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What are semiconductors used for in automobiles?

Jun 17, 2021

The semiconductor industry is going through a bit of a boom, with more innovation and development coming from the semiconductor industry than any other industry. This is due to the fact that semiconductors allow you to combine many different technologies like computers, cameras, and televisions into one device, and so they are a great way to make everything that is made of plastic, glass, aluminum, or gold more portable and more enjoyable to use.

Semiconductors are the brain of your car. They are a part of the car's computer system. Our cars contain many types of semiconductors. They are used in displays, airbags, and even in some of the most advanced safety systems such as Anti-lock brakes. They’re also used in key engines like the V6. They’re used in key systems such as the fuel injection. With the increasing amount of electronics in and on our vehicles, there’s no doubt that semiconductors will play an even larger role in our cars in the future.

Next to inventing semiconductors and chips, the auto industry is a major force in the semiconductor world. As a result, many automotive electronics systems use semiconductors from the same chipmakers that power the car itself. However, there are many other technologies in automobiles that have a semiconductor application—including computers, cameras, and security systems.

When it comes to modern cars, you're not likely to be satisfied with the basic audio or grid speaker system. A speaker system that can be more than a mere accessory to your car's interior is now required. Semiconductors are used in cars nowadays in a variety of ways, including the speaker systems. Some of the semiconductor devices used include the LEDs, the motors, the power inverter, and the auxiliary components. 

Electronic devices have been used for many years on the road to help people follow their cars. GPS is a helpful tool on the road, but it can be a dangerous distraction to someone using their phone. A lot of the time, people are using their phone to “check in” with their friends on facebook.

Gasoline, diesel, and kerosene (the three major types of fuel) are made using dirty, dirty, dirty fossil fuels. The thought of burning oil to power our cars and trucks is about as far from eco-friendly as you can get. That is why the science of semiconductor devices is so promising. Now we can use the power of semiconductors to convert oil directly into fuel. This in turn will reduce our reliance on oil and its environmentally hazardous by-products.

Author
Aaron Smith