Nexperia China seeks new wafer suppliers amid legal standoff with Dutch parent, could take 6 months for qualification — chip shortages have suspended some automotive production lines as Nexperia faces wafer shortage

Nexperia's China unit is seeking new wafer suppliers due to a legal dispute with its Dutch parent, potentially taking 6 months for qualification. The conflict has caused chip shortages, leading to production delays at major automakers. Despite the disruption, Nexperia China has produced and delivered chips to over 800 customers worldwide. The company is working to validate domestic wafer suppliers to address the shortage. The legal battle over control of Nexperia is ongoing, with a court hearing scheduled in the Netherlands in January.