What is freescaler?

Freescale Semiconductor is a leading global semiconductor manufacturer that provides integrated embedded processing solutions, which enable intelligent, secure and connected applications across a wide range of industries. The company's product portfolio includes microcontrollers, sensors, analog ICs, power management devices, RF transceivers, and wireless connectivity solutions, among others. Freescale's products are used in automotive, networking and telecom, industrial and consumer markets. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA. In 2015, Freescale was acquired by NXP Semiconductors, and the combined company became the world’s largest semiconductor supplier for the automotive industry.