China-based startup cuts surprising numbers in automotive ICs China-based startups have played a key role in the development of automotive ICs for applications such as smart cockpits, ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) and autonomous driving, but the Chinese government is poised to make a big move in the next five years. Expect to face competitive challenges. According to industry sources, it is boosting the development of the local semiconductor industry. SiEngine Technology plans to announce the SE1000 smart cockpit multimedia SoC based on the 7nm process supporting Qualcomm SA8155P in December 2021, with volume production to begin in the second...