GigaDevice Partners with Aptiv to Drive Mass Application of Domestic Auto-Grade Chips

Edited by Sissi From Gasgoo|November 10 , 2026 14:05 BJT

Gasgoo Munich-Semiconductor supplier GigaDevice and global technology company Aptiv signed a strategic partnership on November 6. The two sides will collaborate on automotive chip applications, supply chain integration, and ecosystem development, aiming to drive the mass adoption of domestically produced auto-grade chips across the automotive industry.

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GigaDevice is a major Chinese supplier of memory chips and microcontrollers. Its auto-grade chip portfolio spans NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and MCUs, among others — products already deployed at scale by multiple domestic automakers and Tier-1 suppliers. Aptiv, for its part, is a leading global auto parts supplier with operations spanning smart driving, active safety, and electrical systems.

The partnership centers on integrating GigaDevice' s auto-grade chips into Aptiv' s global supply chain. Aptiv spends billions of dollars on semiconductors each year. Securing a spot on its approved vendor list would unlock significant market potential for GigaDevice.

GigaDevice called the pact a key milestone for its auto-grade chip business. The company plans to ramp up R&D spending on automotive semiconductors, sharpening product performance and reliability to meet global demand for high-quality chips.

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