Nexperia is a well-known Dutch semiconductor company, focusing on semiconductor integrated circuits, electronic components, and system-level packaging technology. In 2020, Wingtech Technology completed a full acquisition of Nexperia for 34 billion RMB. This case was once praised as a model of industrial upgrading.
After the acquisition, Nexperia contributed 1.261 billion RMB to Wingtech’s net profit in the first half of 2025 (accounting for 266% of the company’s total net profit) and increased R&D investment by 150%, showing its important position in the global semiconductor supply chain.
However, in 2025, a series of crises arose around the control of Nexperia:
l On September 30, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs issued a directive to freeze Nexperia and its 30 global subsidiaries’ assets, intellectual property, and operational authority. The directive also restricted any adjustments to assets, business, or personnel for one year, effectively removing decision-making power from the Chinese shareholder (Wingtech).
l On October 1, Nexperia’s foreign executives applied to the Amsterdam Court of Appeal for emergency measures to suspend the chairman of Wingtech and place his shares under third-party custody. The court made a ruling without a hearing.
l Impact: The event has led to restricted shipments from Nexperia’s Dongguan factory, affecting global production and supply chains. Several European car companies have halted production of some models due to shortages of automotive-grade chips. Wingtech Technology stated that it is taking “independent self-rescue” measures to ensure customer demand.
The Nexperia incident has caused widespread effects on the global electronic component supply chain, especially in the automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics sectors. Engineers and procurement teams need to actively look for alternative solutions to ensure project and production continuity.
The Importance of Nexperia in the Global Semiconductor Market
Nexperia is an important part of the global semiconductor supply chain. Its core products play a key role in automotive electronic control, industrial motor drives, photovoltaic inverters, and high-performance computing centers. Nexperia has clear advantages in automotive-grade power MOSFETs, diodes, transistors, and basic IC products:
Automotive-grade power semiconductor market share is about 19.2%, with a 22.5% share for MOSFETs used in vehicles.
Global shipments of signal diodes, transistors, and ESD protection devices rank first, and its logic IC market share ranks second.
Its products are widely used in electric vehicle powertrains, high-power charging stations, communication base stations, industrial motors, and photovoltaic inverters. Therefore, any supply disruption would directly affect the automotive industry and related industrial chains.
The Essence of the Nexperia Case
In the Nexperia case, much of the discussion focuses on the Dutch government cooperating with other countries to control technology and seize Chinese assets. While geopolitical factors do exist, from a corporate governance perspective, the core issue is that Chinese companies’ governance structures have not adapted well to the complexities of international operations. With Chinese capital going abroad more frequently in recent years, such conflicts have become almost inevitable.
From a factual perspective, the governance imbalance of Wingtech (the parent company) after acquiring Nexperia can be seen in three main areas:
Fragmented decision-making
As the controlling shareholder, Wingtech did not establish a cross-border governance structure. It only appointed CEO Zhang Xuezheng and a Dutch legal officer as board members, lacking effective checks on the European management team. This ultimately allowed the CFO and Dutch legal officer to jointly block the dismissal decision.
Misalignment of governance and compliance rights
Facing the Dutch government’s requirement to set up a supervisory board with 20 veto powers (covering technology transfer, overseas investment, and other key matters), Wingtech refused citing “compliance with Dutch law,” but did not design governance in advance to buffer geopolitical pressures.
Principal-agent risks
The European executives’ push for a share sale and independent listing conflicted with Wingtech’s strategic goals, exposing the classic “agent interests diverge from shareholder goals” problem in cross-border mergers.
Impact on Automotive and Component Supply
Nexperia is an important part of the global semiconductor supply chain. Its products play a key role in automotive electronic control, industrial motor drives, solar inverters, and high-performance computing centers. Therefore, this incident has a significant impact on the automotive and electronics industries.
Automotive Production at Risk
Nexperia’s automotive-grade power semiconductors are widely used in EV systems and smart cockpits. Supply disruptions may cause delays or production stops for some vehicle models.
Core Component Supply Controlled
Wafer fabrication is concentrated in Europe, while packaging and testing are mainly done in the Dongguan factory. Export restrictions directly affect global supply chain stability.
Supply Chain Autonomy and Domestic Alternatives
Wingtech’s Shanghai wafer fab can produce MOSFETs, Power ICs, and other components, creating a domestic supply loop and reducing reliance on overseas capacity.
Alternative Solutions and Risk Mitigation
Engineers and buyers should seek alternative suppliers for automotive-grade MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes, transistors, and basic ICs to ensure continuous operation of automotive and industrial projects.
To address possible supply instability from Nexperia, Ande Electronics provides the following replacement options to ensure continuous production and project progress, reduce supply risks, and maintain stable product performance.
1. Power Devices
Power devices are key components in electric vehicle power systems, high-power charging stations, solar inverters, and industrial drives. We offer MOSFETs, IGBTs, and high-power diodes with excellent performance and reliability. These products meet strict automotive and high-power application standards.
2. Small-Signal Devices
For small-signal components used in automotive systems, communication equipment, and industrial control, other brands can be good replacements. They offer a wide range of small-signal MOSFETs, diodes, transistors, and ESD protection devices with strong switching performance and noise resistance, making them suitable substitutes for Nexperia models.
3. Logic ICs and Analog ICs
In computing devices, automotive electronic control units, and communication infrastructure, logic and analog ICs play an important role in signal processing and reliability. Finding proven replacements for Nexperia parts ensures system stability and long-term operation.
4. Automotive and Industrial-Grade Alternatives
For automotive and industrial projects, products from well-known domestic and international manufacturers can help secure the supply chain. Many suppliers have independent production capabilities for MOSFETs, diodes, and power ICs, can respond quickly to market demand, and meet AEC-Q100 and ISO quality standards.
We not only provide Nexperia alternatives, but also offer equivalent replacements from many other leading brands. Contact us to learn more!
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