NXP Semiconductors is a leading global provider of semiconductor and digital solutions for the electronics industry. Founded in 1953, the company has grown from a small start-up to a strong international business, with operations in more than 50 countries and over a dozen offices across the world. Its products are used in a wide range of industries and applications, including automotive, consumer electronics, computer and networking, and industrial applications.
NXP Semiconductors develops and supplies several types of semiconductor components and systems, including processors, microcontrollers, analog and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, memory and power management components, as well as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). NXP’s design products are used in aerospace and defense, automotive electronics, the Internet of Things, and mobile computing applications, while its production capabilities help customers manufacture and test efficient and reliable semiconductor-based products.
The company has a long history of developing innovative technologies, such as conducting research into new materials and processes, creating power semiconductors and system-on-chip (SoC) products, and producing embedded software for its components. NXP plays a prominent role in the development of the semiconductor industry as an active member of the European Centre for Semiconductor Research (ECSR). It also sponsors a number of international conferences and symposia aimed at showcasing innovative technologies that can enable sustainable development.
NXP’s strategic partnerships and industry collaborations enable it to take advantage of cutting-edge developments in hardware and software. This includes investments in key areas such as security, energy efficiency and sustainability. With its commitment to industry standards, NXP is in a unique position to create complete solutions, rather than just discrete components, to help customers tackle everyday engineering challenges.
NXP is regularly recognised for its business and technology achievements, such as being named a 2018 Design News “Top 50 Emerging Technology Company”, the 2018 Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) “Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company”, and the 2019 European Energy and Semiconductor Reports “Most Admired Company.”
NXP Semiconductors is committed to helping customers solve their toughest design and manufacturing challenges. By staying on the cutting edge of technology, the company works to bring the most advanced and innovative semiconductor-based products and services to the market. Its ambition is to continue to develop and market safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions in order to further accelerate the development and delivery of new products to customers.
