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STMicroelectronics has introduced a chipset that couples STs new multimedia application processor with a companion audio and power-management chip. This powerful platform raises the bar in mobile multimedia, enabling smart phones and other portable devices to record and share high-definition video clips, receive mobile TV, playback days of hi-fi music and deliver a state-of-the-art 3D gaming experience.

STMicroelectronics today announced first results of its collaboration with AMD on next-generation graphics for mobile multimedia. ST’s newest mobile application processor, the Nomadik STn8820, integrates AMD’s innovative graphics technology to enable visually rich 2D and 3D applications on mobile handsets. Live demonstrations of ST’s Nomadik graphic capabilities will be presented at the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona.

STMicroelectronics has announced what it says is the industry’s most comprehensive hardware developer kit (HDK) for building active RFID tags and readers that comply with the global standard for 433MHz active RFID technology, ISO 18000-7. The beta version of the Smart Web Based Sensor HDK is available now from Arira Design.

Highly featured ballast controller is first to support choice of standard or low-cost power circuitry to boost adoption of high-efficiency electronic ballast in cost-sensitive markets

STMicroelectronics is leading progress toward lower-cost precision control of functions such as battery monitoring, power management and motor control with its latest generation of high-side current-sensing ICs. As a single-chip high-side current-sense amplifier, ST’s TSC1021 simplifies the design of accurate measurement circuitry in electronic control units. ST achieves a lower cost than existing devices by leveraging its own high-voltage manu...

STMicroelectronics today announced that Antonio Radaelli, Director of Navigation & Multimedia Business Unit, Automotive Infotainment Division, Automotive Product Group, will deliver a keynote speech on next-generation car infotainment systems at the 2011 Taipei International Automotive Electronics Forum.

STMicroelectronics have been selected to control electrical and electronic systems in Stanford University’s newest solar car. The state-of-the-art, technology-laden vehicle successfully debuted in this year’s World Solar Challenge, a prestigious sun-powered car race across Australia, October 16-21, 2011.

STMicroelectronics today introduced the market’s first multi-functional door-zone driver with an integrated electric-window control. This innovative chip, which reduces bill-of-material costs and offers new levels of passenger comfort, has already been selected for broad adoption at a leading German car manufacturer.

STMicroelectronics has unveiled its new power management chip for car body applications. The device addresses the carmakers’ challenge to reduce the stand-by current consumption (quiescent current), at a time when the number of power-consuming products in the car is continuously increasing. It also provides comprehensive fail-safe functionality with reduced external components and optimized overall system cost.

STMicroelectronics and Alango Technologies Ltd, a leading developer and licensor of front-end voice enhancement technologies, today announced a licensing agreement in which ST will integrate Alango’s leading software technologies into ST’s advanced Bluetooth chips for car infotainment applications, such as hands-free kits. Automotive analysts currently forecast that approximately 45% of new cars will be equipped with hands-free equipment by 2...