Leaders in the automotive semiconductor market experienced exceptional results and growth in 2014, according to an updated analysis from IHS.

“For 2015, IHS expects to see a shift among the leading suppliers in this category, given the recent merger of Freescale and NXP, two large players in the market," says Luca De Ambroggi, principal analyst, automotive semiconductors at IHS. “We're also keeping a close eye on the integration of Infineon and International Rectifier, following their similar announcement earlier this year."

Based on final analysis of 2014 results, Renesas maintained its leadership position as the number one supplier in 2014, according to IHS analysis of reported company revenues. A strong finish to the year resulted in growth to its automotive revenue and exceeded expectations.

In second place for 2014, Infineon revenue grew more than 11.7%, based on its presence in powertrain, chassis and safety, as well as body and convenience categories within the auto sector.

Rounding out the top three, STMicroelectronics saw growth of nearly 9% in 2014, in part due to its leadership in the Analog IC category for chassis and safety, powertrain, infotainment, body and convenience components. Engine and transmission management are also key application areas for STMicroelectronics. Additionally, it is the foundry for Mobileye's silicon solutions, which led advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) camera systems in 2014 with growth that outperformed expectations.