NXP is a leading semiconductor company founded by Philips more than 50 years ago. Headquartered in Europe, the company has about 30,000 employees working in more than 30 countries and posted sales of USD 5.4 billion (including the Mobile & Personal business) in 2008.
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: | Rick Clemmer | ||
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| Net sales in 2008 *): | $5.4 billion | ||
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| Research & Development: | Investment of about $1.2 billion in 2008 *) About 6,000 engineers 5,700+ patent families 20 R&D centers located in 14 countries Participation in over 100 standardization bodies and consortia Strong links with universities: - 10 part-time professors - $2 million a year invested in university programs - 20 PhD programs supported annually - 20 Master courses a year |
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| Employees: |
Approximately 28,000 people in more than 30 countries
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13 manufacturing sites worldwide:
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| Customers: | 35+ direct customers accounting for approximately 50% of sales.
Customers include Apple, Bosch, Nokia, Philips, Continental, Samsung, Sony, Cisco and Flextronics. 25,000+ customers reached via NXP’s semiconductor distributor partners, including both global and other major distributors such as Arrow, Avnet, Future, WPI and SAC. |
*) These figures include the Mobile & Personal Business which was largely part of the ST – NXP Wireless JV in 2008.
Worldwide leadership positions include:
Home
- Top 3 player in digital video systems (including digital TV and set-top box)
- Introduced the industry’s first digital TV processor manufactured in 45nm technology
- 1 out of 2 TVs worldwide contains a NXP Chip
- #1 in silicon tuners: over 210 million silicon tuners shipped
- #1 in PC TVs, with 1 in 2 PC TVs using our SOC, tuner can, and silicon tuner chipsets
- Created Nexperia PNX5100, the world’s first video postprocessor with Motion Accurate Picture Processing technology
Identification
- #1 in ePassports with 80% of the worlds ePassports using NXP ICs
- 70% of all electronic tickets in public transport use NXP ICs
- #1 in contactless EMV banking solutions, supplied > 500 million banking card ICs in 35 countries
- #1 in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tagging solutions
- #1 in NFC (Near Field Communication)
- #1 in contactless chip solutions: over 3 billion ICs shipped
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 TV, set-top box 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 invented, 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 high quality acoustic components, such as dynamic speakers and receivers for the mobile phone market, headsets and other sound accessories.
NXP Software
NXP Software is a fully independent and leading provider of innovative multimedia software solutions to help mobile device manufacturers deliver vibrant, easy-to-enjoy multimedia experiences with outstanding performance and based on industry standards. 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. 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, partners and employees, 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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