The deal could be valued at
But the Japanese company also said in a statement that nothing has been decided yet.
Dialog, whose products include semiconductors for cars and smartphones, said separately that an announcement would be made "as and when appropriate."
The talks come as chipmakers are racing to increase output and address a global supply shortage, triggered by robust demand for electronic devices as more people work from home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The negotiations also reflect the expansion strategy of Renesas, which acquired
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