NXP buys TTTech Auto for $625 mn to enhance automotive chips biz

Chipmaker NXP announced its acquisition of Austria’s TTTech Auto for $625 million to enhance its automotive operations.

NXP Semiconductors at a trade event
NXP Semiconductors at a trade event

NXP, the largest producer of chips for cars, aims to integrate TTTech Auto’s safety-focused middleware, which ensures seamless software updates and critical function reliability. The acquisition strengthens NXP’s offerings as automakers increasingly prioritize software over hardware in vehicle design.

Jens Hinrichsen, NXP’s automotive embedded systems general manager, stated that the deal positions the company as a leading provider of intelligent edge systems for cars. Upon approval, TTTech Auto’s Vienna-based operations, including its management and 1,100 employees, will join NXP’s automotive division.

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