LX Semicon announced on August 10 that it will supply its vehicle microcontroller (MCU) 'LX61101' to Hyundai Motor and Kia.
This motor control device represents the first achievement as LX Semicon diversifies its business structure from display semiconductors (DDI) to automotive semiconductors. It is significant as it is the first domestically produced motor control semiconductor to be installed in Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
The LX61101 is a key system semiconductor that controls motor speed, position, rotation direction, and torque in real-time for automotive body electrical systems. It is based on a 40 megahertz (MHz) ARM Cortex-M3 core, featuring a compact design and high efficiency. It will be used in vehicle window safety devices and aerodynamic control systems.
The application of this technology will expand to models produced by Hyundai and Kia starting in the second half of this year.
Since 2022, LX Semicon has been developing its vehicle MCU business as a future growth pillar, leveraging its expertise in consumer electronics MCU technology. After being selected as a partner by Hyundai and Kia in April 2023, the company met automotive semiconductor reliability standards (AEC-Q100) and functional safety regulations (ISO 26262) through approximately three years of development.
Domestic companies participated in the entire supply chain, from design to foundry and post-processing, establishing a foundation for domestic MCU supply. This is a result of organic collaboration among domestic fabless companies, automakers, and the semiconductor ecosystem.
A representative from LX Semicon stated, "In the medium to long term, we will expand our product range beyond control to include communication, drive, sensor, and power applications, securing growth momentum for the company and broadening the base of the domestic semiconductor industry."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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