Freescale Semiconductor Israel

Microelectronics and Semiconductor Development

Industrial Technologies
Acquired by NXP Semiconductors
Acquired Herzliya, Israel Founded 1982
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1982
Headcount
351
HQ
Herzliya, Israel
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) is a market leader in microelectronics, semiconductor and communications processors industry, taking the 1st place, according to market share. Freescale develops chips for automotive, industrial and consumer market and the networking and wireless markets worldwide. The company employs about 17 thousand employees, and has 79 design & manufacturing sites worldwide. The Freescale Semiconductor chips developed in Israel can be found in millions of the world's largest media companies that make up the Internet infrastructure and networks. The company focuses on developing chips that allow the connection of people, computers and machinery arteries wired and wireless information. The Israel Development Center has been recognized as the leader in this field since its inception in 1982 and has developed a range of product lines for use in all global media giants. In addition, the company develops a range of software applications to communications, CAD tools used in VLSI design of advanced integrated systems.

Q&A

What is the primary business of Freescale Semiconductor Israel?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel specializes in microelectronics and semiconductor development, focusing on chips for automotive, industrial, consumer, networking, and wireless markets.
When was Freescale Semiconductor Israel founded?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel was founded in January 1982.
What is the current status of Freescale Semiconductor Israel?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel was acquired by NXP Semiconductors in December 2015 and is currently inactive.
How many employees does Freescale Semiconductor Israel have?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel has an employee count in the 201-500 range.
Where is Freescale Semiconductor Israel's headquarters located?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel's headquarters is located in Herzliya Pituah, Herzliya, Israel.
What types of technologies does Freescale Semiconductor Israel develop?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel develops platforms and interfaces, as well as software applications for communications and CAD tools for VLSI design.
Which sectors does Freescale Semiconductor Israel operate in?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel operates in the Industrial Technologies and Microelectronics & Photonics Solutions sectors.
What are the primary target customers for Freescale Semiconductor Israel?
Freescale Semiconductor Israel targets industrial manufacturing, discrete industries, and semiconductors & electronics customers.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Industrial TechnologiesMicroelectronics & Photonics Solutions
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesSoftware
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesSemiconductors & Electronics
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

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semiconductorschips-designsoftware-applicationswireless-communicationtelecommunicationelectronic-manufacturing
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