Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Since 1983
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian company founded in 1983 that makes ultra-low-power wireless semiconductors and software for Internet of Things devices, including Bluetooth Low Energy chips and related development tools. The record lists its country as Norway, with the headquarters location not confirmed in the source data. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves automotive, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and electric-vehicle sectors. Its recent activity includes continued expansion of the nRF54L Series of multiprotocol chips.
Nordic Semiconductor at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1983
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
43 years in operation (founded 1983).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian company founded in 1983 that makes ultra-low-power wireless semiconductors and software for Internet of Things devices, including Bluetooth Low Energy chips and related development tools. The record lists its country as Norway, with the headquarters location not confirmed in the source data. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves automotive, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and electric-vehicle sectors. Its recent activity includes continued expansion of the nRF54L Series of multiprotocol chips.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1983 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Nordic Semiconductor makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and offers Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter connectivity products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Battery, Electronics, Transmission, Assembly, Emissions, Thermal Management (source: nordicsemi.com).
Certifications
Nordic Semiconductor is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — nordicsemi.com
ISO 45001 — nordicsemi.com
ISO 9001 — nordicsemi.com
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — News Releases 2026 - nordicsemi.com (nordicsemi.com)
2026-09-15 — Nordic Semiconductor continues nRF54L Series expansion with new multiprotocol SoC for size- and cost-effective IoT devices - nordicsemi.com (nordicsemi.com)
2026-06-01 — Nordic Semiconductor appoints Christer Roth as EVP Strategy and Corporate Development - nordicsemi.com (nordicsemi.com)
2025-12-17 — Nordic Semiconductor and OQ Technology demonstrate direct NTN LEO satellite connectivity - nordicsemi.com (nordicsemi.com)
2025-07-09 — Nordic and Future Electronics enter global distribution partnership - nordicsemi.com (nordicsemi.com)
2025-06-24 — Nordic Semiconductor acquires Memfault, launches the first complete chip-to-cloud platform for lifecycle management of connected products - nordicsemi.com (nordicsemi.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Norway — nordicsemi.com
Company details
The company is privately held, with an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and in December 2025 it demonstrated direct satellite connectivity with OQ Technology. Nordic Semiconductor was founded in 1983, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 43 years in operation (founded 1983). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nordic Semiconductor make?
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian company founded in 1983 that makes ultra-low-power wireless semiconductors and software for Internet of Things devices, including Bluetooth Low Energy chips and related development tools. The record lists its country as Norway, with the headquarters location not confirmed in the source data. It has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves automotive, electronics, medical, renewable energy, and electric-vehicle sectors. Its recent activity includes continued expansion of the nRF54L Series of multiprotocol chips.
When was Nordic Semiconductor founded?
Nordic Semiconductor was founded in 1983.
How big is Nordic Semiconductor?
Nordic Semiconductor has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Nordic Semiconductor hold?
Nordic Semiconductor lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+47 72 89 89 00
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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