About Us
In November 2002, NEC Electronics Corporation separated from parent company NEC Corporation and established itself as an independent, dedicated semiconductor company. At NEC Electronics, we provide semiconductors used in a range of sectors,
especially automotive and industrial, and consumer electronics, to customers worldwide.
Building on strengths created through collaborative development and manufacturing, NEC Electronics aspires to be a leading semiconductor company committed to the trust of its customers and society.
Our Business Policies
Aiming to be a leading global semiconductor company, NEC Electronics Group is working to increase its business value and share value based on the following principles:
The focus of business on the three product areas of
- SoC (system on chip), microcomputers, and discrete & IC in the sectors of automobiles,
industrial devices and consumer devices. - Utilization of the close relationship between development and production to create new capacity and value.
- An integrated policy of responsibility from development through production and support to earn customer trust.
- Development and expansion of the product groups and areas to create new value and earn social trust.
Our Corporate History
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July, 1899
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Established as Nippon Electric Company, Limited
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1950
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Commenced transistor development
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1958
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Established Japan’s first transistor mass production factory at the Tamagawa Business Office
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1974
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Started overseas expansion of production/sales bases
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1985
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Semiconductor share #1 in the world, maintained the top for 7 years afterward
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1995
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Developed the world’s first 1-Gb DRAM
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1997
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The semiconductor business group received the first "Japan Quality Award"
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November, 2002
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Established as NEC Electronics Corporation -- NEC's semiconductor business was split/became independent as a semiconductor specialist manufacturer
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July, 2003
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NEC Electronics Corporation listed on the 1st section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
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2004
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First in the world to establish embedded DRAM technology
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2005
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Completed construction of the 300 mm wafer line at NEC Yamagata
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