Samsung and Qualcomm Quietly Powering the Future of Connected Cars
Partnership drives next-gen V2X chip development, aiming for safer roads and smarter vehicles with Snapdragon Digital Chassis integration.
A Strategic Shift Toward Automotive Intelligence
As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, Samsung Foundry and Qualcomm are positioning themselves as the driving force behind that transformation. Their latest collaboration focuses on developing advanced semiconductors for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, a key ingredient in the next era of automotive safety and efficiency.
Qualcomm Acquires Autotalks, Samsung Secures the Chip Deal
In a major move, Qualcomm acquired Autotalks, an Israeli company specializing in V2X communications since 2008. Almost simultaneously, Samsung Foundry welcomed Autotalks as a client, signaling a new phase in their automotive ambitions.
- Autotalks recently visited Samsung’s Austin facility to conduct a Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)—a critical step to verify manufacturing quality before mass chip production.
- This collaboration gives Samsung the opportunity to manufacture the chips that will become the brain of future connected vehicles.
What Is V2X and Why It Matters
V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) enables real-time communication between cars and infrastructure—like traffic signals, pedestrians, and other vehicles.
- These chips allow Snapdragon Digital Chassis to share alerts about sudden braking, road hazards, and traffic jams.
- The goal is to reduce crashes, enhance traffic flow, and create a safer, smarter driving environment.
Safety Through Collaboration
Nakul Duggal, SVP at Qualcomm, emphasized the mission to make roads safer by scaling V2X through Qualcomm’s global platform and Autotalks’ specialized technology.
- Hagai Zyss, former CEO of Autotalks and now part of Qualcomm, envisions roads with zero collisions, powered by smarter, connected vehicles.
A Quiet Revolution in Car Tech
Samsung and Qualcomm are typically known for powering phones—but now, they are quietly reshaping the future of mobility.
Their collaboration on V2X is not just about technology; it’s about building a real-time communication layer for vehicles, potentially preventing thousands of accidents and transforming how cities move.
