NXP Semiconductors to acquire Aviva Links for $242.5m.

NXP Semiconductors, a company specializing in automotive processing and networking, agreed to acquire Aviva Links, a provider of compliant in-vehicle connectivity solutions, for $242.5m. “NXP is one of ASA’s founding partners, and we are thrilled to add asymmetrical multi-gigabit ASA links to our portfolio. This complements and expands our leadership position in automotive networking solutions ranging from CAN and LIN to Ethernet switches and physical layer devices. This portfolio enables us to offer OEMs complete networking solutions directly, making the software-defined vehicle a reality. Furthermore, we are excited to have Aviva Links’ highly knowledgeable team join NXP’s automotive innovation ranks,” Meindert van den Beld, NXP In-vehicle Networking Senior Vice President and General Manager.