BROWSING: NXP Semiconductor
NXP intros new low-power MCUs for smart edge apps in industrial IoT
Chip design company NXP Semiconductors has released two new lines of low-cost and low-power microcontroller units (MCUs) to support intelligent edge applications in industrial and industrial IoT gadgetry, plus in sundry smart-home and smart-city devices. The MCX A14x and A15x are the first commercially-available...
NXP’s GaN technology advances 5G, ‘makes little RF signals really big’
NXP exec: 'With GaN technology, 5G systems can be built with extended power and bandwidth'
Following NXP Semiconductor’s news that it has opened a 150 mm (6-inch) RF Gallium Nitride (GaN) fab in Chandler, AZ, RCR Wireless News spoke with the company’s Executive Vice President...
NXP to pay $1.76 billion for Marvell’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth unit
NXP is buying Marvell's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other wireless connectivity business assets for $1.76 billion, in a move that NXP says will boost its ability to offer turnkey offerings in its target IoT, automotive and industrial markets, as well as in communication infrastructure.
NXP will...
NXP releases 5G RF front-end portfolio for massive MIMO
NXP Semiconductors released a radio frequency front-end product line for creating massive multiple-input, multiple output (mMIMO) systems.
NXP Semiconductors announced the availability of its 5G RFÂ front-end portfolio for massive multiple-input multiple-output (mMIMO) systems, a key ingredient of 5G networks. This group is the most recent...
Qualcomm moves closer to NXP deal, reports strong Q2 results
Qualcomm moves closer to NXP deal. Qualcomm tenders cash for all of NXP shares and does better than expected in Q2 results.
Qualcomm Incorporated has offered to buy all of NXP Semiconductors’ shares, as part of its bid to acquire NXP, tendering 12.7% of the...
Qualcomm, NXP refile acquisition notice at China’s requestÂ
Qualcomm, NXP continue to pursue acquisition despite China's initial rejection
Qualcomm and NXP Semiconductors bought more time to complete the combination of their companies by withdrawing and refiling their notice of acquisition in China. They did so at the request of the Ministry of Commerce...
Semiconductor industry sheds jobs as companies consolidate
Eight multibillion dollar mergers announced within two years
Automation is expected to bring big productivity gains to the U.S. economy, but it is also likely to eliminate quality jobs as machines take on more of the work done by humans. The industry driving automation is...