➀ STMicroelectronics (ST) plans to acquire NXP’s MEMS sensor business for up to $950 million, with $900 million upfront and $50 million tied to technical milestones.

➁ The acquisition combines complementary MEMS technologies, enhancing ST’s portfolio across automotive safety, industrial, and consumer markets, leveraging ST’s IDM model for faster innovation.

➂ NXP’s MEMS division generated $300 million in 2024 revenue, with margins accretive to ST; the deal is expected to boost ST’s EPS and strengthen its position in automotive sensors and advanced MEMS applications.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-050087 reference design provides a compact power solution for NXP i.MX 93 processors, integrating PMIC, DC/DC converter, and LDO components;

➁ Supports low-power modes, DVFS, and flexible boot options, validated for industrial/medical applications including HMIs and automation systems;

➂ Includes complete development resources (BOM, schematics) and compatibility with NXP's evaluation kit for rapid prototyping.

➀ NXP introduces BMx7318/7518 battery controller ICs featuring 18-channel monitoring for EVs and energy storage systems;

➁ Integrated ADC-per-channel design reduces external components by 50% while improving accuracy and EMI resistance;

➂ Supports high-current cell balancing up to 300mA with ASIL-C safety compliance and ultra-low power operation for system efficiency.

➀ Myir launched a 37x39mm system-on-module (SoM) with NXP's i.MX 91 processor (1.4GHz Arm Cortex-A55 core), targeting applications like EV charging stations, smart homes, and industrial gateways;

➁ The module integrates 1GB LPDDR4 RAM, 8GB eMMC, and extensive interfaces (USB, Ethernet, CAN-FD, etc.), supporting Linux 6.6.36;

➂ A development board (MYD-LMX91) is available with M.2 slots, WiFi, and an optional 7-inch LCD for rapid prototyping.

➀ NXP CEO Kurt Sievers will resign on October 28, succeeded by current President Rafael Sotomayor, who has 20 years of experience at NXP and previously held executive roles at Broadcom, Intel, and Motorola;

➁ Sievers, CEO since 2020, led strategic initiatives in automotive and IoT, including the acquisition of Marvell’s Wi-Fi business in 2019;

➂ NXP reported a 9% Q1 revenue decline to $2.84 billion, citing market uncertainty and tariff challenges while maintaining "cautious optimism."

➀ This article presents various interesting reference designs of radar systems, including the Infineon BGT60LTR11AIP 60GHz radar sensor, which is suitable for battery-powered and embedded applications, offering motion detection, direction sensing, and smart power-saving features.

➁ Another highlighted design is the MR2001_RD reference design from RFbeam Microwave, featuring NXP's MR2001 chipset, which supports accurate signal processing and flexible beam control, ideal for automotive and industrial radar applications.

➂ Additionally, the article discusses the Texas Instruments TIDEP-0092 reference design, focusing on short-range radar solutions for applications such as lane change assist and autonomous parking, with capabilities to detect and track up to 200 objects within 80 meters.

➀ NXP Semiconductors推出的模块化区域控制器参考设计简化了下一代电动汽车（E/E架构）的开发，支持组件评估、优化物料清单（BOM）并加快上市时间。

➁ 该设计提供系统级性能指标，包括功耗、唤醒时间、延迟和整体性能，有助于快速评估和加速市场进入。

➂ 设计基于最新的半导体创新，集成了成本效益优化的芯片组，并且硬件可根据独特需求定制，符合汽车级设计和生产质量标准。

➀ A roundup of the latest electronics news from Embedded World 2024, covering automotive, military, telecoms, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors.

➁ Infineon is launching a RISC-V starter kit for automotive microcontrollers.

➂ NXP reveals MCX MCUs with Matter, Thread, Zigbee, and Bluetooth LE.

➀ The MR2001_RD reference design is a powerful tool for developing high-performance 2D radar transceivers, featuring six receive channels and a low phase noise transmitter.

➁ It supports accurate modulation and high-resolution target detection with an update rate of ten measurements per second, thanks to its high-frequency bandwidth.

➂ The design is flexible and adaptable, allowing users to customize the system with their own signal-processing hardware and includes a graphical user interface for visualizing target information.

➀ NXP is acquiring Kinara, a specialist in programmable discrete neural processing units (NPUs).

➁ The acquisition is valued at $307 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

➂ Kinara's NPUs and software enable energy-efficient AI performance across various neural networks.

➀ NXP announced plans to lay off approximately 1,800 employees globally due to increased tariffs in the US and market pressures.

➁ The decision is not directly related to concerns about potential trade wars but is related to broader market conditions.

➂ NXP expects its workforce to 'slightly decrease', with the number of employees reduced no more than 5% globally.

➃ NXP's President and CEO Kurt Sievers commented on the company's performance in 2024, noting a 5% decline in revenue and a focus on managing growth strategies.

➄ NXP obtained a €1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank to accelerate semiconductor innovation.