NXP Semiconductors N.V. today introduced GloTOP 2.5G, the latest addition to the company’s ATOP family of telematics solutions. GloTOP is an automotive telematics module specifically designed to work with the Russian GLONASS satellite navigation system. Featuring a parallel reception system for both GLONASS and GPS, GloTOP is able to automatically select the most optimal signal at any one time to always ensure the most accurate positioning. It ...

NXP Semiconductors N.V. today announced an agreement with Delphi Automotive PLC that extends the two companies’ long-term relationship in automotive electronics by making NXP one of Delphi’s strategic core suppliers. This agreement encompasses a variety of automotive semiconductor applications including infotainment and networking solutions.

NXP announces that it has joined the Mobile World Capital Barcelona Foundation to enable further deployment of NFC services around the world. NXP, the MWCapital and GSMA will work together to facilitate access to NFC technology to new ecosystem players including public administrations, transport operators, system integrators, reader and card manufacturers, advertising companies and gaming businesses among many others.

NXP and exceet Card Group today announced that they will supply a contactless smart card solution to councils across Scotland, enabling them to work collaboratively and roll-out services included in the country’s National Entitlement Card scheme. The solution will feature NXP’s trusted SmartMX technology hosting an ITSO CMD2 applet provided by ESP Systex, providing the scheme with a flexible, cost-effective and secure multi-application smart ...

Building on its leadership position in the Power MOSFETs sector, NXP has launched its NextPower Live portfolio, a new family of linear mode Power MOSFETs designed specifically for use in ‘hot-swap’ environments. The NextPower Live family offers both excellent linear mode performance and a very low RDS(on) value, a unique combination demonstrating NXP’s expertise in this area.

NXP have today introduced the JN516x family of wireless MCUs for the IoT, as well as a new evaluation kit which simplifies commercial development of ZigBee, JenNet-IP and other IEEE 802.15.4 applications. The JN516x-EK001 evaluation kit provides all the hardware and software components required for product design, and includes several demos such as a smart lighting system based on JenNet-IP; several energy metering applications using ZigBee Smart...

NXP Semiconductors today announced that Hans Rijns and Dave French will jointly take responsibility for the NXP R&D function per immediate effect. Hans Rijns is appointed Chief Technology Officer. He will combine this role with his current position as SVP & Head of Research. Dave French is assigned as EVP of R&D and will combine this responsibility with his current position as General Manager of BU Portable & Computing.

Cisco and NXP Semiconductors N.V. today announced that they have each made an investment in Cohda Wireless to advance intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and car-to-X communications. Cohda Wireless is a leading specialist in wireless communication for automotive safety applications. Today’s announcement brings together the expertise of the three organizations to make the Internet of Everything a reality for the automotive industry, creatin...

NXP announce that Genius has selected an LPC microcontroller for its latest GX Gaming mouse. Genius is now using the LPC11U14 microcontroller in Gila – its new professional gaming laser mouse for MMORPG and RTS games – which enables ultra-fast response times in combat. Gila has been named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honouree, and will be featured in the KYE Systems Corp. (Genius) booth at CES (LVCC Sout...

Faster payment at the checkout counter, shorter queues -- before you know it, you're sitting down happily with your colleagues at lunch in the company cafeteria. Employees of NXP Semiconductors in Nijmegen, Netherlands are now experiencing the benefits of mobile payments in the company canteen, with two out of four payment terminals now designated fast lanes accepting Cashless Betalen.

An overview of major technology advancements that have transformed the way embedded developers work -- from the 1970s to the present -- culminating with the launch of the LPC800 microcontroller.

In a breakthrough for HD network video surveillance, NXP has announced its Advanced ASC884xA and ASC885xA series of single-chip video processors for HD IP security cameras. These devices integrate virtually all functions required for an IP camera design – from raw image sensor data input, image signal processing, and H.264 compression, to secure encrypted transmission over the network through a Gigabit Ethernet interface.

At European Microwave Week 2012 we demonstrate our GaN portfolio: CLF1G0060(S)-10, CLF1G0060(S)-30, CLF1G0035(S)-50, CLF1G0035(S)-100, CLF1G0035(S)-100P and CLF1G0035(S)-200P. Features include:

NXP Semiconductors today announced the JN516x family – its next generation of ultra-low-power wireless microcontrollers for JenNet-IP, ZigBee and other IEEE 802.15.4 applications. Integrating a 2.45-GHz radio and analog peripherals with microcontroller functionality in a single die, the JN516x wireless microcontrollers are the only single-chip devices in the industry to support JenNet-IP, ZigBee Light Link, ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee Home Auto...

Thomas Lorbach, NXP Semiconductors, demonstrates the CHERRY energy-harvesting wireless switch. The batteryless switch uses the JN5168 -- NXP's newest wireless microcontroller for the Internet of Things.

NXP Semiconductors today introduced the SAF775x, a combined car radio and audio system fully integrated on a single IC. SAF775x is the third generation of NXP’s popular car radio and audio DSP product family and is the industry’s first multi-tuner RFCMOS one-chip with embedded AM, FM, and DAB tuners. With improved audio processing power, the new product achieves excellent reception and performance. At the same time, SAF775x helps to significa...

Audi AG and NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced at electronica 2012 that they have signed a strategic partnership for innovation. The partnership focuses on innovation speed and time to market in eight selected automotive electronics application segments ranging from long-established core leadership positions of NXP’s automotive business, such as in-vehicle networking and car entertainment, to emerging technologies for the connected car. This inc...

The NFC Magic Wall at CARTES 2012 is a window into everything NFC worldwide -- and a bridge between the physical and virtual worlds.

NXP Semiconductors today announced that its secure microcontrollers represent the major share in Germany’s eHealthcard deployment. Enabled by the “elektronische Gesundheitskarte,” the system aims to enhance the public health system in Germany by improving the availability and accessibility of patient data. NXP’s secure SmartMX technology will ensure that access to this data is conducted securely, providing the best possible protection of ...

During Electronica 2012, you'll get a first-hand look at how easy it is to: connect dozens of nodes across your home, office and car, control them in a unified way from a single mobile device and conserve energy using low-power semiconductors, as well as other power-saving technologies.