STMicroelectronics to Acquire NXP MEMS Sensors Business, Enhancing Safety and Industrial Application Offerings
July 25, 2025
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STMicroelectronics has plans to acquire NXP Semiconductors’ MEMS sensors business which is primarily focused on automotive safety and industrial applications. The portfolio consists of automotive safety sensors, both passive (airbags) and active (vehicle dynamics), as well as monitoring sensors such as TPMS, engine management, convenience, and security. For industrial applications, the portfolio includes pressure sensors and accelerometers.
This planned acquisition will reinforce ST’s MEMS technology, R&D capabilities and roadmap with state-of-the-art automotive safety products, proprietary technology, and a high-caliber team of researchers.
According to the press release, STMicroelectronics and NXP have entered into a definitive transaction arrangement for a purchase price of up to US$950 million in cash, including US$900 million upfront and US$50 million subject to the achievement of technical milestones. It is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026
Marco Cassis, President, Analog, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors Group of STMicroelectronics commented, “Together with ST’s existing MEMS portfolio, these highly complementary technologies and customer relationships, focused on automotive safety and industrial technologies, will strengthen our position in sensors across key segments in automotive, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging our IDM model, with technology R&D, product design and advanced manufacturing, we will better serve all our customers worldwide.”
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