About Freescale Semiconductor
Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. The privately held company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations around the world.
“Rarely does one have a chance to dramatically change the technical landscape while at the same time providing such a positive impact on the environment. As the ICT network continues to grow, it is incumbent upon the technical community to minimize the carbon footprint through technology advances that drastically reduce overall power consumption. Freescale is excited and delighted to join the GreenTouch Initiative which is focused on achieving a 1000-fold decrease in power consumption. The program aligns with our fundamental principles of developing and delivering innovative technologies for the networking industry.”
Ken Hansen, Senior Fellow, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Freescale Semiconductor.
Ken Hansen
Ken Hansen is Senior Fellow, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer with Freescale Semiconductor.
Prior to becoming CTO, Ken was Vice President in the Chief Development Office where he focused on improving design efficiency and reducing product cost across all Freescale businesses. Previously, he held several senior technology and management positions at Freescale and Motorola, leading research and development teams.
Ken Hansen received his BSEE and MSEE from the University of Illinois, is a Senior Member of the IEEE, and holds 12 U.S. patents. He is an industry veteran, with 33 years of analog and digital design experience in bipolar, CMOS, and BiCMOS technologies, primarily in the area of wireless communications.
