STMicroelectronics has increased the power density achievable with its latest generation MDmesh V power MOSFET technology by introducing an advanced high-performance power package.

STMicroelectronics has unveiled an IC for use with today’s highest-speed multimedia and storage interconnects, including HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, Serial ATA (SATA) and DVI. The new device provides ESD protection for four data lines within a 1x2mm-outline package, saving at least 30% of PCB space compared to other devices.

STMicroelectronics today announced sampling to lead customers of the STM32L series: the industry’s first ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M3 microcontrollers available from a top-10 silicon supplier. The STM32L series combines a dedicated low-leakage 130nm process technology and optimized power-saving architecture that are unique to ST, to deliver industry-leading energy-saving performance.

STMicroelectronics announced several microcontroller-based activities at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, CA, April 27-29, 2010. The broad range of activities are intended to highlight ST’s comprehensive portfolio of robust 8-bit and high-performance 32-bit ARM-based microcontrollers including the new ultra-low-power EnergyLite™ versions of both families. A range of demonstrations will provide engineers with hands-on experience an...

STMicroelectronics has released details of a touch-sensor controller that improves the performance and styling of products such as mobile phones, portable consumer products and appliances. Consumers will find these products more stylish because the new controller allows replacement of traditional buttons with a touch sensor for main power-on/off control or to trigger wake-up from battery-saving sleep modes.

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) reported financial results for the 2010 first quarter ended March 27, 2010. In a year-over-year comparison, net revenues increased 40.1% and were led by the Company’s IMS and ACCI product segments with 60% and 47% growth, respectively. All regions and market segments posted double-digit revenues growth. Delivering the strongest regional results were Greater China-South Asia and America with revenues rising 60% and...

STMicroelectronics has announced that IAR Systems, an international supplier of development tools, is now supporting the mainstream 8-bit STM8 microcontrollers by introducing the Embedded Workbench for STM8 (EWSTM8).

STMicroelectronics, l’un des premiers fabricants mondiaux de microcontrôleurs, annonce ce jour la fourniture d’échantillons du microcontrôleur de la série STM32L à ses principaux clients: il s’agit du premier microcontrôleur architecturé autour d’un cœur ARM® Cortex™ M3 ultra-basse consommation disponible auprès d’un des dix premiers fabricants mondiaux de circuits intégrés. Combinant une technologie de fabrication en 130...

STMicroelectronics has added intelligent power modules to its product range serving appliances and other low-power motor-drive applications to give customers a simple and compact solution for AC motor drive applications. The competitively priced modules integrate control functions, IGBT switches, and value-added features to enable smaller, more reliable, and lower-cost control units.

STMicroelectronics has extended its motion-sensor portfolio with a high-performance 3-axis digital-output gyroscope that embeds a FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block for smarter power management.

The partners in a new EU-funded research project today announced details of the multinational/multidisciplinary program: “THERMINATOR — Modeling, Control and Management of Thermal Effects in Electronic Circuits of the Future”. This 3-year project is designed to maintain the strong positions that Europe’s semiconductor and electronics equipment companies have achieved in highly competitive application areas such as automotive systems and f...

STMicroelectronics today unveiled a complete system solution for laser-printer applications, based on the Company’s SPEAr® embedded microprocessor technology. The working-prototype formatter board[1] comprises all hardware, firmware and software components, reducing development time and required resources for printer manufacturers.

STMicroelectronics announced the development of a new evaluation platform allowing customers to perform simulations of ST’s leading-edge analog and power chips. The new IC evaluation platform enables Cadence® OrCAD®, PSpice® a robust and widely diffused technology for the simulation of ST’s analog and power product families.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a stereo headphone amplifier IC that achieves significantly higher efficiency than previous-generation devices, enabling listeners to enjoy high-quality sound for longer between battery charges.

STMicroelectronics today introduced new smart pushbutton ‘on/off’ controller ICs that will improve the user experience for virtually any battery-powered portable device, including e-readers, tablets, media players, smartphones and digital cameras. These new chips will enable next-generation mobile products to offer easy-to-use ‘power-up’, ‘power-down’ and ‘unfreeze/reset’ functions that will prevent damage to the end-user product...

STMicroelectronics today introduced new smart pushbutton ‘on/off’ controller ICs that will improve the user experience for virtually any battery-powered portable device, including e-readers, tablets, media players, smartphones and digital cameras. These new chips will enable next-generation mobile products to offer easy-to-use ‘power-up’, ‘power-down’ and ‘unfreeze/reset’ functions that will prevent damage to the end-user product...

STMicroelectronics introduced a new variant of the STi5197 single-chip STB IC, a feature-optimized version targeting markets in China and Asia. This new variant, called the STi5197L is designed for cable STBs and enables efficient development and fast time-to-market for OEMs developing basic zapper STB products.

STMicroelectronics, premier fournisseur mondial1 de microsystèmes électromécaniques (MEMS)2 pour applications portables et grand public, a annoncé le développement et la fourniture d’un composant MEMS sans fil, agissant comme un capteur avec antenne qui transmet les valeurs mesurées à un enregistreur de données, pour une plate-forme révolutionnaire développée par la société suisse Sensimed AG. Cette solution permettra de mieux pren...

STMicroelectronics has announced that it will develop and supply a wireless MEMS sensor that acts as a transducer, antenna and mechanical support for additional read-out electronics in a breakthrough platform developed by Swiss company Sensimed AG. This solution will enable better management of glaucoma patients via earlier diagnosis and treatment that is optimally tailored to the individual patient.

STMicroelectronics has begun sampling the STi7106 high-definition (HD) video decoder, which offers enhancements for higher performance, lower power, and lower bill of materials costs in set-top boxes. As the latest evolution of ST’s STi7105 single-chip decoder, supporting all required audio and video standards such as H.264, VC-1, MPEG2 and WM9, the new STi7106 adds AVS high-definition decoding and maintains the same architecture as the STi7105...