Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE: FSL, FSL.B) was a global semiconductor company specializing in the design and manufacture of embedded processing solutions for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking, and wireless markets. The company became an independent, publicly traded business in July 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc., and was headquartered in Austin, Texas, with design, research and development, manufacturing, and sales operations in more than 30 countries.

Freescale Semiconductor was a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations around the world.

Freescale developed a broad portfolio of embedded technologies, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, sensors, analog integrated circuits, and connectivity solutions. Its products supported a wide range of applications, including automotive safety systems, hybrid and electric vehicles, wireless infrastructure, smart energy management, portable medical devices, consumer appliances, and mobile devices.

Freescale was a member of the S&P 500 and was one of the largest independent semiconductor companies in the United States. In 2015, Freescale Semiconductor was acquired by NXP Semiconductors and subsequently became part of NXP. Its technologies and product portfolio were integrated into NXP’s semiconductor business.