Standard semiconductor

In the past, a double dependency in the supply chain developed unnoticed by the OEM

In the automotive industry, the supply chain has been optimised from vehicle generation to generation. The awarding of components for a vehicle life cycle has been continuously improved with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs in terms of time, cost and quality.

The OEM has deliberately entered into a single-sourcing contract with the tier 1 supplier and the latter has usually also concluded a single-sourcing subcontract with its respective semiconductor manufacturer. ASIC chips (application-specific integrated circuit)/design-in chips were often used in the development process, which were only produced individually by the semiconductor manufacturer for this order. If the supply chain now becomes unstable – as it has in the last three years – this “2-tier monopoly dependency for a limited period” comes to light.

Our solution: Standard semiconductors

We work with you to build an industry-wide SECOR modular system for standard semiconductors. Come to us, we have the strategic partnerships to realise this with your development and purchasing departments.

Status-quo:
ASIC CHIPS / Design SEMICONDUCTORS

  • ASIC chips (application-specific integrated circuit) are generally more expensive at full cost
  • Customer specification leads to customisation of the semiconductor and thus to dependency
  • "Customised production" by the semiconductor manufacturer increases the availability risk

The future:
Standard semiconductors

  • Selected from the semiconductor manufacturer's catalogue
  • No customisation to OEM or supplier specifications
  • Enables replacement via SECOR SaaS
  • Increases transparency in the market