Intel Acquires Silicon Mobility, Unveils AI-Enhanced Automotive SoCs and Open Chiplet Platform

The acquisition and new developments mark a significant step in Intel's pursuit of automotive market growth, with a focus on AI-driven in-car experiences and energy management for electric vehicles.

Intel has announced plans to acquire Silicon Mobility, a company that specializes in system-on-chips (SoCs) for electric vehicle (EV) energy management, marking a significant step in Intel's pursuit of automotive market growth.
Intel introduced a new series of AI-enhanced, software-defined vehicle SoCs, with Zeekr—the automobile brand of Geely—becoming the first to implement this technology to power AI-driven in-car experiences.
Intel announced a new, open automotive chiplet platform, offering a forward-looking approach to vehicle system design to foster innovation and flexibility within the automotive industry.
The acquisition of Silicon Mobility is particularly strategic, enabling Intel to integrate specialized EV energy management capabilities into its suite of automotive solutions.
Intel's initiative also includes collaboration with imec, a renowned research and development hub, to ensure its advanced chiplet packaging technologies adhere to the stringent quality and reliability standards necessary for automotive applications.

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