Empowering Next-Generation Automotive Innovation
The rise of software-defined vehicles is accelerating a shift towards centralized, high-performance and compute-intensive architectures, transforming vehicles into dynamic digital platforms. At the heart of this transformation is the growing reliance on innovative semiconductor solutions that align with the diverse silicon strategies of automotive OEMS and TierX, that are seeking to balance performance, costs, scalability and time-to-market across vehicle segments. Silicon agility will be the key to competitive advantage and redefining future mobility.
At HCLTech, we’re working closely with automotive OEMs, Semiconductor Providers and Tier Xs to navigate this complexity. With deep semiconductor domain expertise, a global engineering workforce of 7,000+ and a track record of supporting over 400 automotive programs, HCLTech offers end-to-end engineering solutions from architecture definition to silicon platform integration – accelerating innovation, reducing development cycles and enabling future-ready SDV programs.
Our Services
Silicon and Hardware System Services
- Full-stack Silicon development: From Spec-to-GDSII, including validation and production
- Proven track record: Achieved 95% first silicon success across 200+ tapeouts. Multiple SoCs Targeted to Body Electronic MCUs, ECU MCUs, Domain/Zone controllers MCUs and HPC Platforms.
- Tailored engagement models: Customized for OEMs like Volvo, including branded MCUs/SoCs
Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Solutions
- SDV stack encompasses SoC, OS, middleware, containerization, OTA and domain-specific modules
- It integrates AI/ML accelerators, secure boot mechanisms and diagnostics capabilities
- We maintain strategic partnerships with Qualcomm, Intel, Renesas, NXP, ARM and Samsung
Electrification and E-Mobility
- Modular Battery Management Systems (BMS) designed with wide voltage range and built-in redundancy
- Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) development aligned with ASIL-C compliance for functional safety
- Proprietary secure bootloader, delivering cost savings ~$600K for customers
Infotainment and Digital Cockpit
- Multi-variant IVI platforms supporting CarPlay, Android Auto and voice assistants
- EMI/ESD with advanced design tools including Zuken, HFSS and PSpice
- Delivered a first-in-market digital cockpit integrating with ADAS and DMS
ADAS Engineering
- Developed a Radar SoC featuring dual-die architecture, ASIL-B compliance and a 2GHz clock speed
- Implemented a functional safety mechanism using Austemper tools and Cadence Xcelium
- Engineered ADAS features such as ACC, AEB and LKA with 30% effort savings
Custom Hardware Platforms
- End-to-end board design compliant with AECQ100/ISO26262 standards
- Enabled multi-SoC integration and rapid prototyping capabilities
- Built strategic alliances within Volvo’s chip and hardware ecosystem
Engagement Models
Turnkey ASIC development – From Spec to Platforms
Consulting and co-Innovation
Joint GTM models
Center of Excellence (CoE) incubation
