In February 2015, Freescale and NXP reached an agreement to merge, with an overall combined market capitalization of $40 billion. The purchase will be fully completed in the second half of 2015. Upon completion of the transaction, Freescale shareholders will receive a return of $6.25 + 0.3521 NXP shares / per share, representing 32% of the combined company's equity. At the same time, Freescale's market capitalization will reach $11.8 billion, and the combined entity's overall market capitalization will reach $16.7 billion including debt.
Product range
8-bit microcontrollers (microcontrollers), 16-bit microcontrollers (microcontrollers), 32-bit microcontrollers (microcontrollers) for the ARM Cortex-M architecture - the Kinetis family, the i.MX family of processors for the ARM Cortex-A architecture, Power Architecture? Architecture?/PowerQUICC?, high-performance network processors, high-performance multimedia processors, high-performance industrial control processors, analog and mixed-signal, ASICs, CodeWarrior? development tools, digital signal processors and controllers, power management, RF power amplifiers, high-performance linear power amplifiers GPAs, audio and video Appliance RF multimedia processors, sensors. The details are as follows:
Kinetis ARM Cortex-M Microcontrollers
Kinetis [k?'netis] is a Freescale 32-bit microcontroller/single-chip microcontroller based on the ARM?Cortex?-M0+ and M4 cores.Kinetis consists of several families of MCUs, which are compatible with each other in terms of hardware and software, and which integrate a Kinetis is a family of hardware- and software-compatible MCUs that integrate a rich set of features and functionality, delivering exceptional low-power performance and scalability.
Kinetis K-Series/MK (Cortex-M4)
Kinetis L-Series/MKL (Low Power Cortex-M0+)
Kinetis E-Series/MKE (5V Cortex-M0+)
Kinetis EA-Series/MKEA (Automotive)
Kinetis EA-Series/MKEA (Automotive) products)
Kinetis W Series/MKW (wireless connectivity, Cortex-M4/M0+ products)
Kinetis M Series/MKM (energy metering, Cortex-M0+ products)
Kinetis V Series/MKV (motor control products)
Kinetis Mini/Mini Package (tiny package)
i.MX ARM Cortex-A/ARM9/ARM11 Microprocessors
i.MX application processors are ARM?-based single/multi-core solutions for automotive electronics, industrial controls, mid-range and high-end consumer electronics, eBooks, ePOS, medical devices, multimedia and display, and network communication applications, featuring scalability, high performance and low power consumption.
i.MX6: Cortex-A9 core, i.MX 6 Quad, i.MX 6 Dual, i.MX 6 DualLite, i.MX 6Solo, i.MX 6 SoloLite
i.MX53x: Cortex-A8 core
i.MX28x: ARM9?
i.MX25x: ARM9?core
Qorivva 32-bit Microcontrollers
Qorivva MCUs based on Power Architecture?technology utilize a powerful, high-performance, automotive device core architecture to build a rich family of products to meet the needs of a wide range of automotive applications.
Qorivva MPC57xx
Qorivva MPC56xx
Qorivva MPC55xx
MobileGT (51xx/52xx)
5xx Controller
Sensors
Freescale Semiconductor has a 30-year history of success in the sensing With more than 30 years in the field of sensing, Freescale Semiconductor has pioneered a new era in sensing technology with its Xtrinsic products. This newest brand of sensors is designed to combine intelligent integration, logic and customized software in a platform that delivers smarter, more unique applications.
Sensors under Freescale's Xtrinsic brand demonstrate integrated algorithms or platforms that integrate multiple sensors and processors with a high degree of ambient awareness and decision-making capabilities. xtrinsic sensing solutions are available across the automotive, consumer electronics, medical and industrial markets.
Analog Electronics and Power Management
Freescale offers analog mixed-signal and power management solutions, which include monolithic integrated circuits using proven, mass-produced SMARTMOS?mixed-signal technology, as well as system-in-package devices that utilize power, SMARTMOS?and MCU chips. Freescale products help extend battery life, reduce size, minimize component count, simplify design, lower system cost and power advanced systems. We have a broad portfolio of power management, highly integrated I/O, analog connectivity, backlighting, networking, distributed control and power products for use in a wide range of today's automotive, consumer electronics and industrial products.
Radio Frequency (RF)
Freescale's extensive RF product portfolio is used in wireless infrastructure, wireless personal LAN, general purpose amplifiers, broadcast, consumer electronics, medical, smart energy, military and industrial markets. We lead the way in RF technology and will continue to be a leader in developing high-quality, high-reliability products with extreme performance utilizing the latest technologies.
Applications
Freescale's products are used in a wide range of applications including: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Internet of Things (IoT), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), automotive electronics, data connectivity, consumer electronics, industrial, medical/healthcare, motor control, networking, smart energy and more.
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