Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking, and wireless markets. The company, based in Austin, Texas, has design, research and development, manufacturing, or sales operations in more than 30 countries and is one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies.
Freescale Semiconductor originated as a division of Motorola in Phoenix, Arizona in 1948. It operated as part of Motorola for over 50 years before becoming a publicly traded company in July 2004. The company was incorporated in 2006 and was known as Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd. before changing its name to Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. in April 2012. As of December 7, 2015, Freescale Semiconductor was acquired by NXP Semiconductors NV.
Freescale Semiconductor is renowned for its expertise in embedded processing and connectivity products. The company excels in providing high-performance mixed signal and standard product solutions across various industries. Its core competencies include advanced technologies in automotive, networking, wireless communications, industrial control, and consumer electronics.
Freescale Semiconductor held significant market positions before its acquisition. It was a global market share leader for semiconductors in automotive applications and communications processors. The company also held a fourth position overall for wireless communications application-specific standard products and was the fourth-largest global market share holder for digital baseband semiconductors for cellular handsets.
The complete product catalog of Freescale Semiconductor includes a broad range of embedded processing and connectivity products. This includes microcontrollers, communications processors, radio frequency semiconductors, power management products, and other complementary devices such as sensors and interface protection devices.
Freescale Semiconductor’s products were marketed to original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and distributors across various industries including automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and wireless infrastructure.
Freescale Semiconductor was acquired by NXP Semiconductors NV in December 2015. NXP Semiconductors continues to build on Freescale’s legacy, focusing on secure connectivity solutions and advancing innovations in secure connected vehicles, end-to-end security, and smart connected solutions.
The headquarters of Freescale Semiconductor was located in Austin, Texas. However, since the acquisition by NXP Semiconductors, the contact information now aligns with NXP’s global presence. For specific contacts, one would need to refer to NXP Semiconductors’ official website or contact information.
The official website of Freescale Semiconductor is now redirected to NXP Semiconductors: NXP Semiconductors.
