Melexis

Melexis is a Belgian semiconductor company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ieper, designing analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits that convert real-world physical signals into digital data. The company grew into a global supplier with close to 2,000 employees across 18 countries, with automotive applications accounting for roughly 90 percent of production.

Melexis products include position, temperature, current and pressure sensors as well as motor-driver and high-voltage ICs used to control functions such as powertrain, steering and safety systems, with an average of about 13 Melexis chips per vehicle produced today. Customers are automotive tier-1 suppliers and OEMs, alongside manufacturers in alternative mobility, robotics, connected home and healthcare equipment.

1. Automotive sensors: Designs position, temperature, current and pressure sensor ICs for vehicle systems.

2. Motor-driver and power ICs: Supplies high-voltage driver chips used in powertrain, steering and safety functions.

3. Chip density growth: Vehicles carry an average of about 13 Melexis chips today, reflecting rising electronic content per car.

4. Beyond automotive: Extends sensor and IC technology to e-bikes, robotics, connected homes and healthcare devices.

5. Global operations: Operates from Ieper, Belgium with almost 2,000 employees across 18 countries.

6. Public company: Listed on Euronext Brussels, supplying tier-1 automotive suppliers and OEMs worldwide.