What AutoChips does

AutoChips (杰发科技) is an automotive-grade semiconductor design company headquartered in Hefei, Anhui, China, and operating as the wholly-owned "Smart Chip" (智芯) business unit of FourTu (四维图新, Shenzhen-listed 002405), which acquired it in 2017. Founded in 2013 on the back of an automotive chip R&D team that began work in 2010, the company is organized around four product lines — automotive application-processor SoCs, automotive-grade MCUs, audio power amplifiers (AMP), and tire-pressure monitoring (TPMS) sensor chips — covering what it describes as the full vehicle electrical/electronic architecture. SoC portfolio includes five mass-produced generations (AC8025 cockpit domain controller, AC8015 entry-level cockpit, AC8257 4G connected-vehicle, AC8225 front-mount IVI, AC8227L aftermarket head unit); MCU portfolio spans four generations (AC787 high-end ASIL-D, AC784 mid-range ASIL-B, AC780 entry-level ASIL-B, AC781 first-generation) plus an integrated MCU+ family (AC7801L). All products carry AEC-Q100 certification, ISO 26262 functional-safety compliance up to ASIL-D, and AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive software-stack support validated with multiple ecosystem partners (EB tresos, Puhua, 东软睿驰 NeuSAR, 知从科技, IAR, PEmicro, AUTOSEMO).

AutoChips monetizes primarily through direct B2B sales of chips to Chinese and international OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers (东风柳汽, 上汽, 长安, 奇瑞, 比亚迪, 蔚来, 广汽, 理想, 小鹏, 吉利, 霍尼韦尔, 宁德时代, 联合电子, 德赛西威, 华域视觉, 华阳通用) supplemented since 2023 by a nationwide distributor channel; a Turnkey offering packages chip + software + algorithms (AVM, DMS, CarPlay). As of FY2022 the company reported revenue of CNY 502M (+42.68% YoY), cumulative chip shipments exceeding 300 million units across 500+ vehicle models, and chips deployed in 100 million+ vehicles globally. The company reinvests approximately 40% of revenue in R&D, with R&D headcount above 90% of total, and holds 450+ filed / 170+ granted patents in automotive electronics, with 100% self-developed analog IP and 90%+ self-developed digital IP. Offices span Hefei (HQ), Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Wuhan (subsidiary 杰开科技).

Name

AutoChips

Legal name

合肥杰发科技有限公司

Website

https://autochips.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AutoChips (杰发科技) is a Hefei-based automotive-grade chip design house and wholly-owned subsidiary of FourTu, producing SoCs, MCUs, AMP, and TPMS chips for Chinese and global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Semiconductors

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive & Safety-Certified Processors (ADAS/Domain/ASIL MCUs) (HDAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Infotainment, Telematics & Connectivity Hardware Manufacturing (TCU/V2X/GNSS) (IMACAJAH), Automotive Sensors Manufacturing (Position/Pressure/Temp/IMU/Radar/LiDAR Cameras) (IMACAJAD), Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches) (IMACAJAI)

Keywords

• Automotive semiconductor design
• Automotive-grade SoC chips
• Automotive-grade MCU chips
• Intelligent cockpit domain controllers
• TPMS sensor chips

Headquarters

HQ city

Hefei

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 车规级芯片销售: 通过直销和代理商渠道向整车厂和一级供应商销售SoC、MCU、AMP、TPMS等车规级芯片产品，芯片出货量累计超3亿颗，2022年营收逾5亿元，同比增长42.68%
2. Turnkey解决方案: 提供完整的芯片+软件+算法Turnkey解决方案，包括AVM环视算法、DMS算法、CarPlay蓝牙协议栈等，帮助客户缩短开发周期和降低成本

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AutoChips designs and sells automotive-grade semiconductor chips across four product lines: intelligent cockpit and connected vehicle SoCs (AC8025, AC8015, AC8257, AC8225, AC8227L), automotive-grade MCUs (AC787/AC784/AC780/AC781 series and MCU+), audio power amplifier chips (AC7325), and TPMS sensor chips (AC5121). Products serve automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for body, cockpit, lighting, powertrain, ADAS, and connected vehicle applications, supported by a complete AUTOSAR software ecosystem and Turnkey solutions.

Product overview

AutoChips (杰发科技), a subsidiary of NavInfo, is an automotive-grade semiconductor design company offering a comprehensive SoC and MCU dual-driven product matrix. The portfolio consists of five generations of automotive application processor SoCs (AC8025, AC8015, AC8257, AC8225, AC8227L) covering intelligent cockpit domain controllers, connected vehicle, and in-vehicle infotainment; four generations of automotive-grade MCUs (AC787 series for high-end domain controllers, AC784 series for mid-range, AC780 series for entry-level, AC781 series for basic applications) plus the MCU+ series (AC7801L) for highly integrated applications; automotive audio power amplifier AC7325; TPMS sensor chip AC5121; and AVM software platform. All products are AEC-Q100 certified and ISO 26262 functional safety compliant. The company holds the largest cumulative shipments among domestic automotive chip manufacturers, exceeding 300 million units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AC8025 Intelligent Cockpit Domain Controller SoC High-performance intelligent cockpit domain controller SoC chip with 8+2 CPU architecture (A76+A55), 60K+ DMIPS computing power, built-in high-performance NPU supporting AI workloads, up to 7 in-vehicle displays, 8-channel HD camera input, dual HiFi DSP, ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety, and AEC-Q100 certification. Designed for automotive OEMs building next-generation intelligent cockpit domain controllers.
• AC8015 Cockpit SoC Entry-level cockpit SoC chip and AutoChips' first self-developed automotive-grade cockpit SoC. Supports single-chip multi-screen, virtual instrument cluster, Display Audio, AR-HUD, and other cockpit domain products. Cumulative shipments approaching 1 million units, covering 90%+ of domestic OEM brands. Integrates ARKAMYS 3D audio algorithms.
• AC8257 Connected Vehicle SoC High-performance, highly integrated 4G connected vehicle SoC chip with integrated 4G modem, 14nm process, supporting wide temperature range (-40 to 85°C), 360-degree AVM surround view, and wired/wireless CarPlay. Cumulative shipments in the hundreds of millions across partnered system suppliers.
• AC8225 In-Vehicle Entertainment SoC Cost-effective front-mount in-vehicle entertainment SoC with rich audio/video I/O interfaces, high integration, and high reliability. Cumulative shipments exceed 10 million units across hundreds of mass-produced vehicle models.
• AC8227L IVI Application Processor SoC Cost-effective in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) application processor with high integration, rich peripheral interfaces, and strong multimedia support. Preferred chip for automotive aftermarket head unit main controllers, with cumulative shipments of tens of millions of units across hundreds of vehicle models.
• AC787 Series High-End Automotive MCU High-end automotive MCU series based on ARM Cortex-R52 multi-core architecture with up to 350-360MHz frequency, supporting lockstep cores and Hypervisor. ISO 26262 ASIL-D functional safety, built-in HSM for information security, supports Evita Full standard and Chinese national SM2/3/4 cryptographic algorithms. Applicable to domain controllers, zone controllers, and powertrain chassis control.
• AC784 Series Mid-Range Automotive MCU Mid-range automotive MCU series based on ARM Cortex-M4F core, AEC-Q100 Grade1, ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety, built-in security encryption module/HSM, AUTOSAR MCAL 4.4 support. Applicable to automotive body, cabin, lighting, new energy, and motor control. Sub-series include AC7840E, AC7840, AC7842, AC7843.
• AC780 Series Entry-Level Automotive MCU Entry-level automotive MCU series based on ARM Cortex-M0+ core, AEC-Q100 Grade1, ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety, some variants with built-in security module/HSM and AUTOSAR MCAL support. Covers low-end cockpit MCU market for applications including lighting, thermal management, wireless charging, ultrasonic radar sensors, seat control, PEPS, and motor control.
• AC781 Series First-Generation Automotive MCU First-generation automotive MCU based on ARM Cortex-M3 core, AEC-Q100 Grade1 certified. Applicable to lighting, thermal management, switches, seat control, and motor control applications.
• MCU+ Series (AC7801L) Integrated Chip Integrated automotive chip series combining MCU with peripheral functions. AC7801L integrates 6-28V high-voltage LDO power supply and LIN Transceiver in a single chip, AEC-Q100 Grade1. Designed for compact, low-power, fixed-scenario, cost-sensitive applications such as lighting, thermal management, and window control.
• AC7325 Automotive Audio Power Amplifier The only domestic automotive-grade Class AB audio power amplifier chip that has passed AEC-Q100 certification and achieved mass production. BCD process, 65% lower power consumption than conventional amplifiers, 100kHz audio bandwidth, Hi-Fi quality. Cumulative shipments in the millions.
• AC5121 TPMS Sensor Chip Second-generation fully integrated TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) dedicated sensor chip integrating pressure, acceleration, and gravity sensors, AEC-Q100 certified for automotive TPMS applications.
• AVM (Around View Monitor) Software Platform Self-developed 360-degree 3D HD around view monitor software solution supporting 3-second cold-start 3D display, multiple view modes, auto calibration, vehicle model customization, radar visualization, loop recording, and fast AVM. Available on AC8257 and AC8015 SoC platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 累计芯片出货量超3亿颗，全球1亿辆车搭载AutoChips芯片
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 华虹宏力coreOthers · 12 February 2025华虹宏力是杰发科技的晶圆代工合作伙伴，拥有近20年的汽车电子量产经验，与杰发科技在汽车电子领域开展深入合作。
• 地平线机器人coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2024杰发科技在2024北京车展推出基于AC8025和地平线征程3的舱行泊一体化解决方案，展示在智能驾驶领域的合作成果。
• 华域视觉coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2023杰发科技与华域视觉正式达成战略合作，双方将在车规级MCU领域展开深度合作，共同助力车灯智能化发展。华域视觉是中国最大的汽车零部件系统集成供应商之一，智能化车灯产品供应上汽大众、广汽乘用车等多家主机厂。
• 上汽海外出行coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2023杰发科技联合上汽海外出行和德赛西威共同宣布，基于杰发科技智能座舱域控芯片AC8025，共同打造新一代全球座舱平台"国芯V5/GXV5"。上汽海外出行成为杰发科技系列芯片的IDH（独立设计室）。2025年2月签署车规级多核域控MCU研发及产业化协议。
• 德赛西威coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2023杰发科技与上汽海外出行、德赛西威基于AC8025共同打造全球座舱平台"国芯V5/GXV5"，面向全球各区域和国家的用户，满足海外用户多元化需求。产品有望在2024年第二季度前实现量产。
• 华阳通用coreTechnology or Integration · 15 September 2023杰发科技与华阳通用联合打造AC8025量产样机，实现AC8025一颗芯片支持仪表和中控两个屏幕的功能。
• 东软睿驰coreTechnology or Integration · 24 July 2023东软睿驰基于AUTOSAR标准的基础软件平台产品NeuSAR已成功适配杰发科技AC7840x系列芯片，全面支持AC7840x产品和MCAL软件的适配和工程集成。
• AUTOSEMOcoreTechnology or Integration · 25 May 2023四维图新旗下杰发科技正式加入中国汽车基础软件生态委员会（AUTOSEMO），成为AUTOSEMO高级会员。杰发科技将积极参与智能汽车基础软件架构、应用接口标准化、数据和信息安全相关标准的研究工作与技术交流。
• ElektrobitcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2023杰发科技与Elektrobit达成合作，使用EB tresos进行AUTOSAR经典平台软件开发，联合打造软硬一体化解决方案。AC7840x已完成基于Elektrobit的MCAL接口配置的开发。
• 知从科技coreTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2023杰发科技与知从科技宣布达成战略合作，强化在车规级MCU的软件集成服务合作，在AUTOSAR基础软件、工具软件、ISO26262功能安全、信息安全和FOTA等诸多领域展开合作，共同构建强大的车规级芯片生态系统。知从科技基于AC7840x完成AUTOSAR的Demo环境搭建和集成工程开发。
• 季丰电子coreTechnology or Integration · 10 February 2023杰发科技与季丰电子达成战略合作，共建联合实验室，共同建立完整的车规级产品可靠性测试和认证体系、FA分析体系和生态工具生产体系。合作领域包括车规级芯片AEC-Q100可靠性认证测试、芯片级和板级失效分析、产品量产ORT监控分析等。
• 奇瑞汽车coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 December 2022杰发科技与奇瑞汽车达成战略合作，携手共建汽车芯片联合实验室，在车规级芯片技术、产品、市场开发和产业生态融合等领域开展合作。杰发科技多代SoC芯片、MCU芯片和功放芯片已在奇瑞多款车型上量产，AC8015已定点奇瑞某SUV车型。
• IAR SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 27 December 2022IAR Systems宣布其最新发布的IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm 9.32.1版本已全面支持杰发科技全系列车规级MCU芯片，包括AC781x、AC7801x和AC7840x。2025年7月进一步支持AC7870。IAR提供完整的开发工具链，包括编译器优化选项和高级调试功能，以及获得TÜV SÜD认证的功能安全版开发工具链。
• 普华基础软件coreTechnology or Integration · 7 December 2022杰发科技与普华基础软件达成战略合作，基于杰发科技的SoC和MCU芯片，结合普华灵智车控基础软件平台（CP AUTOSAR）和普华灵思智能驾驶基础软件平台（AP AUTOSAR），共同探索国产高性能车用处理器芯片在汽车领域的应用。2023年7月普华基础软件AUTOSAR的CP平台成功适配AC7840x系列车规级MCU芯片。

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Renesas Electronics: Global automotive MCU leader (RH850, R-Car) with deep penetration across body, chassis and cockpit. Primary long-term competitor AutoChips benchmarks against in both MCU and SoC lines.
• Infineon Technologies: Dominant supplier of automotive power MCUs (AURIX TC3xx) and functional safety controllers. Competes directly with AutoChips' AC7870 in domain controllers and powertrain/chassis MCUs at ASIL-D level.
• Texas Instruments: Broad-line automotive MCU (C2000, TMS570) and processor supplier with strong analog portfolio. Competes with AutoChips across body and chassis MCUs as well as adjacent automotive power and signal-chain products.
• NXP Semiconductors: Global leader in automotive MCUs (S32K, MPC, S32G) and networking processors. Sets the benchmark AutoChips' AC7870/AC784 products target in functional safety, software ecosystem and global OEM toolchain integration.

Direct peers

• Sino Microelectronics (国芯科技): Domestic automotive MCU designer with CCR family chips covering body, chassis and powertrain. Competitor to AutoChips' AC780/AC781/AC784 series for entry- and mid-level automotive control applications, particularly with Chinese OEMs and Tier 1s.
• SinoWealth Electronic (中颖电子): Publicly listed Chinese MCU vendor with an automotive MCU product line targeting body electronics and motor control. Directly overlaps with AutoChips' AC780 and MCU+ (AC7801L) product lines in lighting, thermal management and small-node applications.
• ChipOne Technology (芯旺微电子): Shanghai-based fabless designer focused on automotive-grade 32-bit MCUs (KF32A series) with ISO 26262 functional safety. Directly competes with AutoChips' AC780/AC784 MCU lines for body, lighting and motor control sockets at Chinese OEMs.
• GigaDevice (兆易创新): Publicly listed Chinese MCU and flash memory vendor with its GD32A series explicitly targeting automotive body, chassis and cockpit applications. Overlaps directly with AutoChips' AC784/AC780 MCU families and competes for similar Chinese Tier 1 and OEM sockets.

Emerging players

• Horizon Robotics (地平线): Chinese automotive AI SoC designer (Journey series) focused on ADAS and intelligent cockpit. Adjacent competitor at the cockpit/ADAS SoC level where AutoChips' AC8025 NPU competes, though Horizon is more AI-centric.
• Siengine (芯擎科技): Chinese automotive-grade SoC startup (Geely-affiliated) focused on high-performance cockpit domain controller SoCs. Directly competes with AC8025 in the high-end cockpit SoC segment where AutoChips is still building scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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