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Melexis
Sector
Digital / Energy Efficiency
Headquarters
Belgium
Market cap
€ 2.2 bn
Portfolio entry
2011
Sensors for fuel efficiency, safety and comfort in cars
Melexis is a mixed signal semiconductor manufacturer. Its product range includes hall effect or magnetic sensors (Triaxis brand), pressure & acceleration sensors (based on MEMS), wireless communication ICs (RF and RFID), actuators (for engine control and LIN bus systems) and optical sensors. Melexis' products are primarily used in automotive electronics systems, where they help to improve fuel efficiency, safety and comfort. Melexis also uses it core competence to supply ICs and sensors to consumer, medical and industrial markets. Melexis adopts a fabless model. It is headquartered in Ieper, Belgium and has other important facilities in Tessenderlo (Belgium), Bulgaria and Germany. In October 1997 Melexis had its IPO on the EASDAQ Stock exchange.