Semiconductors & Sensors for Automotive
Semiconductor and sensor solutions engineered for the demands of modern mobility.
What drives the industry?
The automotive industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history. Electrification, software-defined vehicles, automated driving, and new vehicle architectures are reshaping how vehicles are designed, built, and experienced. As vehicles become increasingly intelligent, connected, and software-driven, semiconductors and sensors are evolving from individual components into key enablers of future mobility. They provide the foundation for the sensing, computing, connectivity, and power conversion capabilities required by next-generation vehicles.
How Bosch supports the automotive industry?
With more than 60 years of semiconductor experience and deep expertise in automotive systems, Bosch combines system understanding with semiconductor innovation. From MEMS sensors and SiC power semiconductors to automotive ICs and IP modules, Bosch offers a comprehensive portfolio that supports the transition toward electrified, connected, automated, and software-defined vehicles while helping OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers meet the industry's demanding requirements for quality, safety, reliability, and supply resilience.
Automotive Applications
Safety Systems
Semiconductor and sensor technologies play a critical role in modern vehicle safety systems. From airbag deployment and vehicle dynamics control to tire pressure monitoring, Bosch solutions help enable reliable detection, monitoring, and actuation in safety-critical situations.
ADAS & Automated Driving
Advanced driver assistance and automated driving functions rely on precise sensing and intelligent processing. Bosch technologies support reliable obstacle detection, localization, vehicle motion sensing, and autonomous decision-making for safer driving experiences.
Electrification & EV Powertrain
Electrified vehicles require highly efficient power electronics to maximize range and performance. Bosch's SiC semiconductors, gate drivers and power electronics technologies help reduce energy losses and support key functions such as traction inverters, on-board chargers and DC/DC converters.
In-Vehicle Communication
Modern vehicles depend on robust communication networks to exchange information between electronic control units, sensors and actuators. Bosch solutions support reliable and efficient in-vehicle communication architectures for current and next-generation vehicle platforms.
Software-Defined Vehicles & Vehicle Intelligence
Software-defined vehicles are redefining the automotive industry by enabling new functions, continuous updates, and personalized user experiences throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Bosch’s semiconductor and sensor technologies provide the sensing, connectivity, computing, and power capabilities required for intelligent and software-driven vehicle architectures.
Comfort & Chassis Systems
Semiconductor and sensor technologies help improve ride comfort and vehicle dynamics. Bosch MEMS sensors support applications such as active suspension systems and pneumatic seating solutions, enabling more personalized and comfortable driving experiences.
Road Noise Cancellation
Bosch MEMS acceleration sensors detect vibrations caused by road noise and provide the data required for active noise cancellation systems. The result is a more comfortable and refined driving experience for vehicle occupants.
Why Bosch for Automotive?
Automotive expertise: built on decades of automotive expertise
With decades of experience in automotive electronics, Bosch combines deep system understanding with semiconductor innovation to address real-world mobility challenges.
Broad portfolio: from sensing to power electronics
From MEMS sensors and automotive ICs to SiC power semiconductors and power modules, Bosch offers solutions across multiple vehicle domains and levels of integration.
Reliability & quality: engineered for demanding applications
Bosch technologies are designed to meet the high requirements of automotive applications, supporting critical vehicle functions with proven performance, safety, and reliability.
Manufacturing & supply: global manufacturing network
A globally connected semiconductor manufacturing footprint and continuous investments help support supply chain resilience and long-term availability.
Future-ready innovation: shaping the future of mobility
Bosch advances semiconductor and sensor technologies that support the transition toward software-defined vehicles, enabling intelligent sensing, computing, connectivity, and electrified mobility architectures.









