ABSTRACT
Introduction ...........................................................................................................73 Market Perspective ...............................................................................................75 Module Technology..............................................................................................77 Silicon Development ............................................................................................79 Packaging and Interconnection Technology.....................................................81 Assembly Process..................................................................................................82 Reliability ...............................................................................................................83 Summary ................................................................................................................84 References...............................................................................................................85
The modern automobile relies heavily on advanced electronic systems for vehicle performance and control, performing functions such as fuel injection and emission control, anti-skid braking, active suspension, and electronic transmission control (see Figure 7.1). A recent study by the Freedonia group estimates that the growth for automotive electronics alone will increase from $1,208 per vehicle in 1999 to $1,864 per vehicle in 2009.
