The Global Automotive Semiconductor market to grow at a CAGR of 7.2 percent over the period 2010–2014. The Global Automotive Semiconductor market is driven by advancements occurring in automotive technology. Advanced features such as mechatronics that is an integration of various areas of engineering such as mechanical, electronic, computer, software, control engineering, and systems designs seek to enhance the safety and control systems in the design of automobiles. As a result of these innovative technologies, many automobile functions are transformed from conventional mechanical systems to microcomputer control.

According to the report, the automotive semiconductor technology helps to reduce the weight of the  automobiles. Lighter automotive design increases energy efficiency and reduces emissions from automobiles. Most experts agree for every 10 percent in weight reduction, there is a 7 percent improvement in fuel efficiency for vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. So this lighter automotive design is in turn increasing the market for automotive semiconductor.

The report also discusses that pricing challenges have been hindering the growth of semiconductor usage in cars and trucks.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key players.

This report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Automotive Semiconductor market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors dominating this market space include Reneseas Electronics Corp., Infineon Technologies AG, STMicroelectronics and Freescale Semiconductor Inc.

Key questions answered in this report:

What will the market size be in 2014 and at what rate will it grow?
What key trends is this market subject to?
What is driving this market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in this market space?
What are the opportunities and threats faced by each of these key vendors?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these key vendors?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01. Executive Summary
02. Introduction
03. Market coverage
04. Market landscape
05. Vendor Landscape
06. Buying Criteria
07. Market Growth Drivers
08. Drivers and their Impact
09. Market Challenges
10. Market Trends
11. Key Vendor Analysis
11.1 Renesas Electronics Corp
11.2 Infineon Technologies AG
11.3 STMicroelectronics
11.4 Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
12. Other Reports in this Series

List of Exhibits:
Exhibit 1: Global Automotive Semiconductor Market 2010–2014 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 2: Global Automotive Semiconductor Market by Geographical Segmentation 2010
Exhibit 3: Global Automotive Semiconductor Market by Vendor Segmentation 2010