NXP Semiconductors N.V.  and Cochlear Limited announced an agreement to extend and reinforce their long-term partnership. The collaboration focuses on joint development of high performance mixed signal devices to power Cochlear’s future generations of implantable hearing solutions. This encompasses the development and supply of power miniaturized solutions for speech processing, wireless connectivity and non-volatile storage.
“Cochlear’s primary objective is to offer our implant users the best possible hearing experience. To continue to do this, it’s vital that we remain at the forefront of semiconductor innovations enabling better hearing outcomes,” said Jan Janssen, Senior Vice President, Design and Development at Cochlear.
“This agreement marks a new milestone in the ongoing partnership between Cochlear and NXP. We are excited and honored to work with the leader in implantable hearing solutions, as it is a fantastic endorsement of our renowned strength in body area networks and personal health devices,” said Bart De Loore, Vice President and General Manager of NXP’s personal health business.
