According to the statistics, the global and Chinese automotive ECU markets was respectively 146.462 billion yuan (RMB) and 100 million yuan in 2022. Based on the development trend of the automotive ECU market from 2018 to 2022 and the analysis of market influencing factors, it is predicted that the global automotive ECU market will grow at a CAGR of 5.58% and reach 202.927 billion yuan in 2028.
In this article, we have summarized the top 10 global automotive electronic control unit suppliers.
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TOP 10 global automotive electronic control unit suppliers
DENSO
Headquarters: Aichi, Japan
Established time: 1949
Website: https://www.denso.com/global/en/
Company profile
Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 200 facilities worldwide to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves.
Main business and products
- Development and manufacture of HEV and BEV drive systems, power supply and related products, and power supply and starting system parts such as alternators and starters
- Development and manufacture of electric power steering motors, control brake motors, and electric control units (ECUs)
- Development and manufacture of various kinds of small motor system products, such as windshield wiper systems, power window motors, engine control motors, and blower fans
ZF TRW
Headquarters: Friedrichshafen, Germany
Established time: 1915
Website: https://www.zf.com/mobile/en/homepage/homepage.html
Company profile
With its comprehensive product portfolio, ZF TRW offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and startup companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. The Consolidated ZF Group is represented with 168 production locations in 32 countries as well as 19 main development locations in nine countries.
Main business and products
ZF’s product portfolio includes innovative driveline and chassis technology for passenger cars with conventional driveline as well as for hybrid and electric vehicles. In addition, ZF offers both components and systems for active and passive safety technology.
Hitachi Automotive
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Established time: 1920
Website: https://www.hitachi.us/
Company profile
Founded in 1920 and located in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi Automotive is one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive and service. Hitachi resolves the issues faced by customers and society across six domains: IT, Energy, Mobility, Industry, Smart Life and Automotive Systems through its proprietary Lumada solutions.
Main business and products
Hitachi Automotive is engaged in the development, manufacture, sales and services of automotive components, transportation related components, industrial machines and systems, and offers a wide range of automotive systems including engine management systems, electric power train systems, drive control systems and car information systems.
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Weifu Group
Headquarters: Jiangsu, China
Established time: 1958
Website: https://www.weifu.com.cn/en/index.html
Company profile
Founded in 1958, WEIFU Group is a prestige domestic automotive component manufacture and one of Top 30 China Auto Parts Industry Companies. After more than 60 years of steady development, WEIFU Group now has 21 wholly/majority-owned subsidiaries and 2 joint-investment companies.
Main business and products
WEIFU keeps technical innovation and product structure upgrading. It has extended its product portfolio from oil nozzle and oil pump products to five business segments, including high pressure fuel injection, exhaust gas treatment, turbochargers, precision manufacturing and aftermarket business.
Mitsubishi Electric
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Established time: 1951
Website: https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/index.html
Company profile
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, established on 15 January 1921, is a Japanese multinational electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It manufactures and sales electrical and electronic products and systems used in a broad range of fields and applications.
Main business and products
Mitsubishi Electric products and sales heavy electric systems, industrial mechatronics (PLC, Servo, NC, HMI, Inverter, Industrial robot, three-phase motor, magnet contactor, transformer, software etc), information communication systems, electric devices, home appliances.
LinControl
Headquarters: Wuhan, Hubei
Established time: 2005
Website: https://www.whldqc.com/en/index.aspx
Company profile
Established in 2005, Wuhan LinControl Automotive Electronics Systems Co., Ltd has emagered as one of the well-known brand in China, which provided with proprietary intellectual property rights on automotive power electronic control systems development.
Adhering to the philosophy of independent innovation, Lincontrol has always been committed to the development and manufacturing of engine management system (EMS), new energy vehicle power electronic control system, products for intelligent and connected vehicle.
Main business and products
Wuhan LinControl Automotive Electronics Systems products contain gasoline engine management system, electric vehicle power electronic control system, hybrid power electric control system, intelligent network platform and products.
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Marelli
Headquarters: Corbetta, Italy
Established time: 1919
Website: https://www.marelli.com/
Company profile
One of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, Marelli employs around 50,000 members of staff and enjoys a global footprint that includes 170 facilities and R&D centres across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Serving all major carmakers at a global level and focused on advanced technologies around vehicle personality and performance, Marelli helps customers shape a unique driver experience.
Main business and products
Marelli provides advanced technologies for a range of other key automotive product areas, including automotive lighting and sensing, electronic systems, interior experience, electric and internal combustion powertrains, green technology solutions, thermal solutions, and motorsport.
BOSCH
Headquarters: Gerlingen, Germany
Established time: 1886
Website: https://www.bosch-home.com.hk/en/
Company profile
Bosch GmbH, in full Robert Bosch GmbH, German company that is Europe’s largest auto-parts brand manufacturer and one of the world’s leading makers of auto ignition, fuel injection, and antilock braking systems.
Main business and products
Bosch largest business lines consisted of fuel injection technology for internal combustion engines (diesel and gasoline), systems for active and passive vehicle safety (antilock braking systems, electronic stability programs), electrical machines (starters, alternators, small-power motors), and mobile communications products (car radios, navigation systems, and driver information systems).
Delphi
Headquarters: London, UK
Established time: 2014
Website: https://www.delphiautoparts.com/
Company profile
Delphi Technologies is a respected company providing combustion systems, electrification products and software to the automobile industry.
With a presence in more than 150 countries, and a global network of over 2750 service centers, Delphi Technologies aftermarket provides OE specification end-to-end solutions from components to sophisticated software solutions.
Main business and products
Delphi Technologies has a wide-ranging portfolio including gasoline fuel systems, diesel fuel systems, maintenance solutions, engine management and vehicle electronics.
UAES
Headquarters: Shanghai, China
Established time: 1995
Website: https://www.uaes.com/servlet/portal/index.html
Company profile
United Automotive Electronics, established in 1995, is a joint venture between China United Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd. and German Robert Bosch GmbH. The company is mainly engaged in the development, production and sales of gasoline engine management systems, transmission control systems, advanced network, hybrid and electric drive control systems.
Main business and products
UAES is committed to the research and development of high-performance body control modules that meet market demand, and provide customers with complete body electronic control solutions.
- Body Control Module
- Engine Immobilizer Control Module
- Gateway Control Module
- Electronic steering column lock control module
- Window/door control module
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is an electronic device that controls a specific function.
- Body control module (BCM)
- Transmission Control Unit (TCU)
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
- Battery Management System
- DENSO
- ZF TRW
- Hitachi Automotive
- Weifu Group
- Mitsubishi Electric
- LinControl
- Marelli
- BOSCH
- Delphi
- UAES
