STMicroelectronics today introduced the “Mystique” family of products, the world’s first high-speed active-protocol bi-directional converters for managing audio and video signals between DisplayPort and HDMI, the two most common digital-display interface technologies used in computer and consumer electronics.

STMicroelectronics and Wasion Group announced the availability of NFC-enabled post-pay power meters for deployment in the municipal grid of ChongQing, China. Wasion’s new meters rely on ST’s Near-Field Communication technology enabling convenient mobile payments of electricity bills with uncompromised data security.

STMicroelectronics announces that GLOBALFOUNDRIES has agreed to manufacture devices for ST using ST’s proprietary Fully Depleted Silicon-on-Insulator technology in both the 28nm and 20nm nodes. The high-volume and timely availability of ST’s FD-SOI devices is essential in quenching the market’s appetite for smart phones and tablets that can handle all their stunning graphics, multimedia and high-speed broadband connectivity without sacrific...

STMicroelectronics is the first company in the world that mass-manufactures MEMS microphones in plastic packages. The patented technology breakthrough saves space and increases durability in consumer and professional voice-input applications, from mobile phones and tablets to noise-level meters and noise-cancelling headphones.

Motion sensors and microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics form the brain and senses of the airbag bicycle helmet invented by Hövding, a Swedish design house. The combination of innovative design and state-of-the-art electronics has produced market-unique safety equipment for cyclists in a novel form factor.

STMicroelectronic today launched the 2012 iNEMO Design Contest, an open competition for students and young engineers in China to design innovative applications built around ST’s award-winning2 iNEMO smart multi-sensor technology.

STMicroelectronics together with Soundchip SA today introduced technologies and components for the smart audio accessory – an exciting new concept in personal listening. Worn like a pair of In-Ear Monitors, the smart audio accessory features new means of controlling and personalizing the sound experience.

Computerized devices such as white goods, office equipment and industrial controls could soon present users with rich graphical features such as animations and widgets, as seen in smartphones, thanks to new technology from STMicroelectronics.

STMicroelectronics has begun volume production of its 32-bit STM32 F0 microcontroller series launched in February 2012 to bridge the gap to high-end features in 8- and 16-bit applications. With a dedicated Discovery Kit also available, and leveraging the extensive STM32 development ecosystem, engineers now have everything they need to use ST’s new microcontrollers featuring the ARM Cortex-M0 processor in cost-sensitive consumer and industrial p...

STarGRID powerline SoC, STM32 MCU, metrology and power supply ICs optimize energy efficiency

STMicroelectronics has integrated remote-control technology from RealVNC, the original inventor and provider of VNC, onto ST’s automotive-grade infotainment application processors. The integration will simplify and accelerate the roll out of mobile-to-vehicle connectivity solutions, supporting the seamless and safe interplay of phones, apps and cars.

The world-class expertise in MEMS microphone and audio processing technologies of STMicroelectronics will play a pivotal role in the European research project on ‘Distant Speech Interaction for Robust Home Applications’ (DIRHA). The three-year program aims to investigate and prototype solutions for natural voice-enabled interaction between humans and machines in tomorrow’s smart homes.

STMicroelectronics today unveiled the world’s first motion sensor that measures very high accelerations along all three axes at ultra-low current consumption. ST’s H3LIS331DL accelerometers address the need for precise shock detection up to 400 g2 in space- and power-constrained applications, from car black boxes to medical monitoring devices and sports equipment.

STMicroelectronics today introduced a high-performance, ultra-low-power wireless transceiver for Automatic Meter Infrastructure and other wireless sensor node applications, such as alarm and security systems, home and building automation, and industrial monitoring and control. ST's SPIRIT1 transceiver combines excellent receiver sensitivity with unbeatable current consumption, delivering 50% power reduction over existing solutions in the market.

Following a short overview of types of solar power systems and converters, this application note introduces a fully working, grid-connected solar inverter prototype suitable for rooftop applications. This solar inverter has been equipped with STMicroelectronics’ MDmesh and silicon carbide (SiC) devices to allow evaluation of these products in “green” technologies.

STMicroelectronics has revealed a highly miniaturized IC for 4G smartphones for even more attractively sized designs offering high GPS performance. By design, 4G smartphones will use multiple cellular connections to deliver mobile broadband services at speeds of more than 100 Mbps.

STMicroelectronics today introduced a general-purpose voltage comparator that consumes one third the current for the same response time, compared with currently available devices such as the LMV331. ST’s latest voltage comparator addresses the demand for greater power efficiency and longer battery life in today’s portable electronics applications, in keeping with the Company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.

This video demonstrates the floating point unit performance of the STM32 F4 Series by processing a fractal on the STM3240G-EVAL board.

STMicroelectronics and Luxtera Inc. has announced a new agreement to bring Luxtera’s leading-edge IP and knowledge in silicon photonics to a dedicated process to be developed by ST at its 300mm facility in Crolles, France. Production at ST’s Crolles site will enable the two companies to support the market with the world’s most advanced low-cost, high-volume solution for silicon photonics components and systems.

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its second-generation Near Field Communications (NFC) controller. ST says the new IC, in combination with its wide Secure Element portfolio, will speed up the arrival of a new world of secure contactless apps and services accessible through next-generation smartphones.