NXP Extends Investment in Industry Leading Kinetis Microcontrollers to Support its IoT and Security Customers
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI ), today announced it has extended the product longevity for its popular family of Kinetis microcontrollers (MCUs) to 15 years.“Broad market adoption for the popular Kinetis MCUs underscores the popularity for our proven microcontrollers, which are part of NXP’s comprehensive edge computing portfolio that make devices more powerful and secure,” said Emmanuel Sambuis, vice president of microcontrollers and connectivity at NXP Semiconductors.“As a trusted supplier, our customers can invest in their designs today and rest assured they will be able to leverage Kinetis solutions across the lifespan of their products, ranging from wearables and smart home devices to products for connected cities and a wide range of healthcare, commercial and industrial IoT applications.”“As a long-time customer of NXP’s Kinetis microcontroller portfolio, we appreciate their continued focus on innovative and secure solutions backed by a strong commitment to longevity,” said Eric Lo, Senior Global Commodity Manager.Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has over 30,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $9.26 billion in 2017.