NXP is a leading semiconductor company founded by Philips more than 50 years ago. Headquartered in Europe, the company has 31,000 employees working in more than 20 countries and posted sales of USD 6.3 billion (including the Mobile & Personal business) in 2007.
NXP creates semiconductors, system solutions and software that deliver better sensory experiences in TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications, mobile phones, cars and a wide range of other electronic devices. News from NXP is located at www.nxp.com.
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Facts & Figures
| Established: | Established: 2006 (formerly a division of Royal Philips Electronics) 50+ years of experience in semiconductors |
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| Headquarters: | Eindhoven, The Netherlands | ||
| President & CEO: | Frans van Houten | ||
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| Net sales in 2007 *): | $6.32 billion | ||
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| Research & Development: | Investment of about $1.4 billion in 2007 *) About 6,000 engineers 5,700+ patent families 26 R&D centers located in 12 countries Participation in over 100 standardization bodies and consortia Strong links with universities: - 10 part-time professors - $10 million a year invested in university programs - 30-35 PhD programs supported annually |
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Approximately 31,000 people in more than 20 countries
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13 manufacturing sites worldwide:
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| Customers: | 35+ direct customers accounting for approximately 70% of sales.
Customers include Apple, Bosch, Nokia, Philips, Continental, Samsung, Sony, Flextronics and Foxconn. 25,000+ customers reached via NXP's semiconductordistributor partners, including Arrow, Avnet, Future, Synergy and WPI. |
*) These figures include the Mobile & Personal Business which is largely part of the ST – NXP Wireless JV since August 2, 2008
Worldwide leadership positions include:
Home
- 1 out of 2 TVs worldwide contains an NXP Chip
- 4 in 10 PC TVs use NXP silicon tuners
- #1 in TV reception tuners
- #1 in RF front end modules for digital terrestrial set top boxes
- Created Nexperia PNX5100, the world’s first video postprocessor with Motion Accurate Picture Processing technology
Identification
- #1 in contactless banking solutions, supplied > 500 million banking card ICs in 35 countries
- #1 in NFC (Near Field Communication)
- #1 in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tagging solutions
- #1 in ePassports with 80% of the world’s ePassports using NXP ICs
- #1 in contactless chip solutions: over 3 billion ICs shipped
- 70% of all electronic tickets in public transport use NXP ICs
Automotive
- #1 in car radio tuners
- #1 in Digital Signal Processors for car radios
- #1 in automotive networking
- #1 in system solutions for automotive immobilizers and keyless entry/go
MMS
- #1 in 32-bit ARM-based microcontrollers
- #1 in I²C-logic and industrial UARTs
- 1 out of 2 laptops uses NXP’s GreenChip power supply controller
- #2 in small signal discretes and standard logic worldwide
- #1 in dynamic speakers and receivers for mobile phones for more than a decade
NXP Software
- Independent Software Vendor for mobile multimedia software solutions
- More than 375 million devices use LifeVibes software
Business Units
Home
NXP’s Nexperia-based Home system solutions and audio/video components enable manufacturers to offer consumers more digital content via a better viewing and listening experience. The Home business unit innovates embedded multimedia features and next-generation, connected multimedia appliances for a connected living experience – making it easier than ever to enjoy and share multimedia content, anytime and in every room.
Identification
NXP’s contactless technologies are designed to track inventory, improve logistics and protect people’s information-driven lives. NXP technologies can be found in everything from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)tags that authenticate medicines, to e-ticketing systems that cut commute times and ePassports that fight identity theft and increase border security. In particular, Near Field Communication (NFC), a technology NXP co-developed, gives instant yet completely secure access to entertainment, information and services, so consumers' NFC-enabled mobile phone can act as their wallet, entertainment centre, travel guide and house keys.
Automotive
NXP’s Nexperia-based processors for automotive offer the same incredible sights and sounds the consumer expects at home, with seamless connectivity to personal media players. NXP’s in-vehicle networking technologies like FlexRay make cars more responsive and safer to drive while the RF-based car access solutions are helping to put car thieves out of business.
Multimarket Semiconductors
NXP has one of the largest portfolios of multimarket semiconductors in the industry, from basic building blocks like timers and amplifiers to sophisticated ICs that improve media processing, wireless connectivity and broadband communications. These are designed to save space, extend battery life, enable customized solutions tailored to customers’ needs,and make it easy to implement last-minute changes. Part of this portfolio are also headsets and other high quality sound accessories for the mobile phone market.
NXP Software
NXP Software is a fully independent and leading provider of innovative multimedia software solutions focused on enhancing the User Experience, reducing cost and improving Time To Market for device makers. NXP Software is a member of the NXP Partner Program for software, systems and design, so customers get direct access to their industry-leading LifeVibes™ applications and products for Nexperia-based technologies. Please visit the website www.software.nxp.com .
Corporate Social Responsibility
NXP believes taking responsibility for its impact on the world is fundamental to the company's success and its ability to deliver value to customers, employees and partners, as well as protecting the environment. From people management to supplier relationships to product design, NXP has taken concrete steps in its commitment to be a positive force. NXP sets clear goals in the following areas: Corporate governance; People practices; Product development & manufacturing; Environment; and Community.
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