NXP Semiconductors was founded in 2006, and its predecessor was the semiconductor division of Philips of the Netherlands, which was established in 1953.
NXP Semiconductors provides secure connectivity and infrastructure for a smarter world and is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.
NXP is driving innovation in the secure connected car, end-to-end security and privacy, and smart connected solutions markets.
NXP's products are widely used, covering markets and applications such as secure connected cars, mobile devices, industrial Internet of Things, smart cities, smart homes, and communication infrastructure.
In 2015, NXP acquired Freescale Semiconductor, founded by Motorola, becoming the world's top ten non-storage semiconductor companies and the world's largest supplier of automotive semiconductors.
NXP's strengths lie in RF, sensor, wireless (NFC), analog and power product lines, while Freescale is a major supplier of MCUs and MPUs.
Completing the Freescale acquisition allows NXP to further expand its business in IoT and automotive, with a focus on secure and reliable edge computing, connectivity technologies and efficient power management solutions. It has established market leadership in key areas such as ADAS, next-generation electric vehicles, and secure connectivity across IoT, mobile and automotive ecosystems.
NXP's wide range of product applications also include communication infrastructure, industrial control, mobile devices, smart cities, smart homes and other fields.
