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NXP tops contactless IC vendor ranking

Thursday, June 19, 2008 in News

NXP Semiconductors has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.

Inside Contactless and Infineon Technologies claimed the second and third spots in the company’s most recent evaluation of worldwide contactless IC vendors.

The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors’ positions in specific markets. In this Vendor Matrix, the focus is specifically on ICs developed for and delivered to the contactless payment, ticketing and NFC markets.


ABI Research principal analyst Jonathan Collins comments, “NXP continues to lead the Contactless IC Vendor Matrix rankings with the scope, reach and success of its contactless IC business. In second place, Inside Contactless has gained ground, with its success and key focus in all markets covered in our Vendor Matrix.”

To view a list of the “top five” firms in this Vendor Matrix, please visit Contactless IC Vendor Matrix. This Vendor Matrix forms part of ABI Research’s RFID & Contactless Research Service[end] 

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