NXP Semiconductors has publicly launched its AI Ethics initiative, underscoring the company’s commitment to the ethical development of AI components and systems where people work and live, known as the ‘edge’ of computer networks. With secure, power efficient edge computing and AI, everyday devices not only sense their environments, but also interpret, analyse, and act in real-time on the data collected.

NXP Semiconductors and NEC have announced that NEC selected NXP to supply RF Airfast multi-chip modules to be used in a Massive MIMO 5G antenna Radio Unit (RU) for Rakuten Mobile. NEC’s Massive MIMO 5G antenna RU features a 5G open virtual radio access network (vRAN) interface and has been adopted by Rakuten Mobile for its fully virtualised cloud-native mobile network.

Automotive suppliers face major barriers to entry for advanced 77GHz radar applications. The development challenges are myriad, but the path forward to OEM qualification can be greatly simplified. Ioseph Martinez, Radar Product Manager, NXP Semiconductors, explains how.

NXP Semiconductors has announced its family of 2x2 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band + Bluetooth solutions that are driving a new phase of connectivity innovation for advanced gaming, audio, industrial and IoT markets.

NXP Semiconductors has introduced 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual Band + Bluetooth/BLE solutions to drive a new phase of connectivity innovation for advanced gaming, audio, industrial and IoT markets.

NXP Semiconductors has publicly launched its AI Ethics initiative, underscoring the company’s commitment to the ethical development of AI components and systems where people work and live, known as the ‘edge’ of computer networks. With secure, power efficient edge computing and AI, everyday devices not only sense their environments, but also interpret, analyse, and act in real-time on the data collected.

NXP Semiconductors has announced the grand opening of its 150mm RF Gallium Nitride fab in Chandler, Arizona, the most advanced fab dedicated to 5G RF power amplifiers in the United States. The new internal factory combines NXP’s expertise in RF power and its high-volume manufacturing know-how, resulting in streamlined innovation that supports the expansion of 5G base stations and advanced communication infrastructure in the industrial, aero...

In early May, the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) announced the finalisation and availability of its Digital Key Release 2.0 specification. This framework, endorsed by leading carmakers, smartphone manufacturers and electronics suppliers, creates a standardised Digital Key ecosystem that enables mobile devices to store, authenticate, and share Digital Keys for vehicles in a secure, privacy-preserving way to make sharing your car via smart conne...

NXP Semiconductors has announced that NXP’s Secure Ultra-Wideband (UWB) fine-ranging solution, embedded SIM (eSIM) as well as Near Field Communication (NFC) and Secure Element (eSE) unit are deployed in Samsung’s new Galaxy Note20 Ultra. NXP innovations bring a variety of future capabilities and applications to mobile devices as they become the smart hub of daily digital life.  

NXP Semiconductors has released its eIQ Machine Learning (ML) software support for Glow neural network (NN) compiler, delivering an NN compiler implementation for higher performance with low memory footprint on NXP’s i.MX RT crossover MCUs.

As next-generation wireless network infrastructure starts to be rolled out (both WLAN and cellular), there will be opportunities to support a much greater breadth of potential services. This will mean that the lifestyles of those residing in densely-populated urban environments can be markedly enhanced. By Mark Montierth, Vice President and General Manager, NXP Semiconductors

NXP Semiconductors has announced that its WiFi and WiFi/Bluetooth combos and i.MX RT MCU crossover processors are now supported within its MCUXpresso software, which dramatically simplifies product development.

NXP Semiconductors, Mastercard, and Xiaomi have announced they are bringing more convenient and secure contactless experiences with mobile payents to Russia as the first phase of a European-wide roll-out with NXP’s mobile wallet solution.

NXP Semiconductors has announced HoverGames Challenge 2: Help Drones Help Others. The second installment of NXP’s challenge-based, interactive coding competition encourages developers to create drone and rover solutions for frontline support during pandemics.

Examples of artificial intelligence (AI) are all around us. We probably use AI more than we think and, in many ways, take it for granted. Our smartphone assistant is an excellent example of AI. Likewise, face recognition has become a standard unlock feature on new smartphones. However, the technology still requires refinement in critical applications where machine learning (ML) errors could prove costly. Here, Electronic Specifier speak to Gowri ...

NXP Semiconductors and TSMC have announced a collaboration agreement to adopt TSMC 5nm process technology for NXP’s next generation, high-performance automotive platform. This collaboration combines NXP’s automotive design expertise with TSMC’s industry-leading 5nm technology to further drive the transformation of automobiles into powerful computing systems for the road.

NXP Semiconductors has announced its new MIFARE DESFire EV3 IC that ushers in next-generation performance, advanced security and integration of mobile services for a new era of security and connectivity in smart city services.

NXP Semiconductors has announced that at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), shareholders overwhelmingly approved the appointment of Kurt Sievers, 51, as an executive director and the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. 

NXP Semiconductors has announced that its most recent radio frequency front-end (RFFE) solution, designed with WiFi 6 standards, is now designed into the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G smartphone.

NXP Semiconductors has announced the availability of new devices within its KW3x family of microcontrollers (MCUs). The new KW39/38/37 MCUs add Bluetooth 5.0 long-range capabilities and expanded Bluetooth advertising channels.