indie Semiconductor
indie Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in automotive technology, supporting driver safety, automation, vehicle electrification, and in-cabin user experience. The company has shipped over 300 million chips and maintains a presence in more than 12 countries worldwide.
Overview of indie Semiconductor
indie Semiconductor is a pure-play automotive fabless semiconductor company that develops technology aimed at enhancing automotive safety, driver automation, and in-cabin user experience. This includes solutions for vehicle electrification and the ambitious goal of supporting 'uncrashable' vehicle systems. Their portfolio includes hardware and software solutions tailored for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and multimodal sensing.
Technology for Driver Safety and Automation
indie Semiconductor advances highly integrated solutions for ADAS, which play a crucial role in driver safety and automation. Their technologies cover a range of sensing modalities, including vision-based sensing, LiDAR, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. These systems are designed to aid in real-time object detection and distance measurement, making roads safer for all users.
In-Cabin User Experience Enhancements
The company focuses on improving the in-cabin user experience with advanced technologies such as dynamic lighting, personal device connectivity, and power delivery. Recently, they introduced high-performance video converters and retimers that facilitate in-cabin connectivity, covering both audio and video transport and device interfacing. Additionally, they develop dual-channel USB power delivery systems to enhance onboard convenience and user experience.
Vehicle Electrification and Smart Control
indie Semiconductor accelerates vehicle electrification through secure microprocessors and battery control and management solutions. They offer intelligent lighting systems with advanced LED controllers and solutions for adaptive driving beam (ADB) and dynamic lighting effects for vehicle exteriors. Their microprocessors also have high levels of built-in security designed for body and chassis control functions.
Global Presence and Industry Impact
With a presence in more than 12 countries worldwide, indie Semiconductor has shipped over 300 million chips to date. Their solutions are used by all the top global OEMs. The company reported a significant increase in their first quarter 2024 results, with Q1 revenue up 29% YoY to $52.4M and a Non-GAAP gross margin of 50.3%. Additionally, they are ISO 9001:2015 certified and have achieved ISO 26262:2018 Functional Safety certification, with a commitment to meeting the IATF 16949: 2016 standard in the near future.