Infineon buys sensor business from ams Osram

The German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire the non-optical analog and mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams Osram. The purchase price amounts to 570 million euros. The acquired business is expected to generate revenue of approximately 230 million euros in the calendar year 2026. The acquisition includes sensor products, R&D activities, intellectual property, and test and laboratory equipment, and is being conducted as a so-called fabless asset transaction. Around 230 employees, primarily in research and development and business management, will transfer to Infineon. The agreement also includes a multi-year supply agreement between the parties. The acquired mixed-signal business adds solutions for medical imaging diagnostics and sensor interfaces, including X-ray technology, as well as sensors for valve, building, and measurement technology. It also includes assets in position and temperature sensors for automotive, industrial, and medical technology applications