A leading company in semiconductor

NXP is a top 10 semiconductor company founded by Philips more than 50 years ago. Headquartered in Europe, the company has 37,000 employees working in more than 20 countries and posted sales of EUR 5 billion in 2006.

NXP creates semiconductors,system solutions and software that deliver better sensory experiences in mobile phones, personal media players, TVs, set-top boxes, identification applications, cars and a wide range of other electronic devices.

Facts & Figures

Worldwide leadership positions include:
Mobile & Personal

• More than 250 million Nexperia cellular system solutions shipped
• #1 in mobile phone speakers
• #1 in FM radio ICs for portable applications
• #1 in USB for mobile and portable applications
• #2 3G RF
• Leading the market with several industry firsts in TD-SCDMA development

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 NFC (Near Field Communication)
• #1 in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) solutions: over 2 billion ICs shipped
• #1 in e-passports with 80% of the world's e-passports using NXP ICs
• 80% 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

Multimarket Semiconductors

• #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

NXP Software

• Independent Software Vendor for mobile multimedia software solutions
• More than 250 million devices use LifeVibes software

Business Units
Mobile & Personal
NXP provides complete entry-level to high-end system solutions for mobile phones that enable handset manufacturers to rapidly deliver highly featured and reliable products to the market. NXP's solutions cover a wide range of current and upcoming telecom standards - EDGE, 3G and 4G - and seamlessly share content through a wide range of connectivity interfaces, such as Bluetooth and (wireless)USB, and even allow for making mobile payments using Near Field Communications (NFC). NXP technologies are the ideal choice for music and video phones, since they let consumers experience vivid multimedia.

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 e-passports 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.

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.

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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