NXP Semiconductors N.V.

Eindhoven The Netherlands

  (NASDAQ: NXPI)

Company Description

NXP Semiconductors has a full menu of chips to choose from. The one-time semiconductor unit of Philips is one of the largest chip makers in the world. Analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) from its huge product portfolio are used in everything from car radios and automotive networking systems to notebook computers and wireless base stations. The company also makes many types of general-purpose discrete semiconductors and logic devices. In addition to Philips, NXP's customers include Apple, Bosch, Delphi, Ericsson, Nokia, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony. Customers in China account for about a third of sales. NXP went public in 2010.