STMicroelectronics is a strong MEMS manufacturer, with a long history and recognized expertise in the design, manufacturing, and high-volume production of MEMS sensors and actuators for applications in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and medical fields. The MEMS businesses of STMicroelectronics and NXP Semiconductors are strongly complementary in terms of technology and product portfolio, with the combined product offering to be well balanced across automotive, industrial, and consumer end markets.
NXP's MEMS Business generated revenue of about US$300 million in calendar year 2024 with gross and operating margins significantly accretive for ST. The transaction will complement and expand ST's existing MEMS sensors technology and product portfolio, unlocking new opportunities for development across automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.
"The planned acquisition is a great strategic fit for ST," says Marco Cassis, President, Analog, Power & Discrete, MEMS and Sensors Group of STMicroelectronics. "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."
"NXP is a leading supplier of automotive MEMS-based motion and pressure sensors, with a long history of strong customer adoption," says Jens Hinrichsen, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Analog and Automotive Embedded Systems of NXP. "However, after careful portfolio review, the company has decided the business does not fit into its long-term strategic direction. We have agreed with STMicroelectronics that the product line will fit ideally into ST’s portfolio, manufacturing footprint, and strategic roadmap. We are gratified that the MEMS sensor team will have an excellent home and long-term future at ST."
The MEMS sensors portfolio to be acquired allows ST to leverage strong, established customer relationships with automotive Tier1s and its innovation roadmap in a rapidly expanding MEMS automotive market. MEMS technologies increasingly enable advanced functionalities for safety, electrification, automation, and connected vehicles, paving the way for future revenue growth. MEMS inertial sensors in automotive are expected to grow at a faster pace than the broader MEMS market.
The planned acquisition will enhance ST's MEMS technology, product capabilities, and roadmap, with leading IP, technology, and products, together with highly skilled R&D teams. The expanded business will take advantage of ST's Integrated Device Manufacturer model for MEMS, which involves every stage of MEMS development, from design and manufacturing to testing and packaging, enabling faster innovation cycles and greater flexibility for customization.
STMicroelectronics already offers a diverse portfolio of MEMS products tailored to consumer electronics, including motion sensors, microphones, touch and proximity sensors, and environmental sensors, all used in smartphones, wearables, tablets, and AR/VR devices. These products are optimized for low power, small size, and high accuracy, supporting enhanced user experiences and activity tracking.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in H1 2026.
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