Freescale Semiconductor announced a major expansion of its analog
portfolio for the industrial market, building on its expertise in
automotive analog solutions to bring more than 20 products featuring
outstanding performance, reliability and functional safety to the
growing global industrial automation market.
Driven by the transition from mechanical technologies to
electronic automation, the industrial space is experiencing growth
across numerous product categories. According to industry analyst
firm IHS, the market for analog semiconductors targeting industrial
applications is expected to grow during the next several years,
expanding from $6.8 billion in 2012 to $9.2 billion by 2017, and
exceeding the growth rate for the analog market as a whole.