Source: Infineon
Infineon Technologies (IFNNF), a semiconductor powerhouse in its own right, has long been a presiding player in the key markets it operates in. The company holds the number 1 market share position in power & discrete modules and security integrated circuits. Its major competitor NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), has always narrowly edged out Infineon in automotive electronics, until now. Not only does the Cypress acquisition give them the leading position in this segment, the combined revenue of Infineon (€7.6 bln) and Cypress ($2.2 bln), will now also spearhead them in