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Customizable Motor-Mounted Module Enhances Flexibility and Time to Market for Next-Generation Industrial Automation
STMicroelectronics today announced an industry first with the unveiling of a customizable high-end motor-control module that is small enough to mount directly on the motor, in addition to providing connection via industrial Ethernet. The new module will enable faster delivery of elegant cost-effective industrial solutions such as multi-axis robotics, conveyors, packaging machines, and process automation equipment.
Ambient Light and Color Sensing Solutions for Lighting Control and Optical Feedback from STM
STMicroelectronics has announced its first highly-integrated light and color-sensing IC intended for a wide range of optical feedback and sensing applications, including mobile phones, notebook PCs, and LCD TVs. The new VM6101 is the first product in the market to offer both color and ambient light sensing, with an embedded system interface that needs no external components – a cost-saving feature for manufacturers. The VM6101 is ideal for auto...
ADSL Modem Chipset from STMicroelectronics Receives Microsoft Approval for Windows Vista Drivers
STMicroelectronics has announced that its highly-integrated Unicorn II USB ADSL (Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Loop) chipset – which enables manufacturers to produce an ADSL USB modem package below the critical €10 level – is the first such product to be offered with drivers for both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista that have been approved by Microsoft WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs).
SAES Getters and STMicroelectronics to integrate their Technologies for Multi-Axis MEMS Gyroscopes
The SAES Getters Group, world leader in getter technology for high vacuum applications, and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a leader in the manufacture and sale of MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) devices, have signed a co-operation agreement that will support development and production of next-generation MEMS gyroscopes. STMicroelectronics’ gyroscopes will integrate SAES’ PageWafer®, the most advanced getter thin-film solution for hi...
STMicroelectronics and Micropelt Demonstrated ‘Perpetual Energy’ Thermoharvesting Power Supply
STMicroelectronics and Micropelt GmbH, a young German company specializing in novel thin film thermoelectric devices, have announced a jointly-developed autonomous wireless sensor evaluation kit. The TE-Power NODE evaluation kit combines Micropelt’s Thermogenerator and ST’s EnFilm™ solid-state thin-film battery as energy storage for power backup and pulse current. Power management and charge monitoring circuitry connect to the included grap...
High-Definition Set-Top-Box Platforms to be demonstrated at MEDC in Las Vegas
STMicroelectronics will demonstrate state-of-the-art product solutions that can address a variety of digital-consumer electronics market segments at MEDC (Mobile & Embedded DevCon), Las Vegas, May 8-11, 2006.
ST's Hard-Disk-Drive Motor Controller Chip Maximizes Battery Life
STMicroelectronics has announced a compact and highly-integrated hard disk-drive motor controller intended for the 1.8-inch and sub-1.8-inch drives used in portable consumer electronics products such as MP3 and video players. The new L7208 HDD Motor Controller integrates all of the circuits needed to control and drive the HDD spindle motor and voice coil actuator – including all the necessary power-FET devices – and is designed to save spac...
STM Completes Portfolio of IP for Mobile Hard-Disk-Drive Manufacturers
STMicroelectronics has announced completion of its portfolio of IP required to design, manufacture, and supply HDD manufacturers with all the ICs needed for the small form-factor drives used in mobile applications, such as laptop PCs and portable music players.
One-Chip Electronic Ballast for Fluorescent Lamps
STMicroelectronics has introduced a single chip which integrates a Power Factor Corrector with a half-bridge controller and all the relevant drivers and logic for an electronic ballast IC for fluorescent lamps. Combining these functions on a single IC allows ST’s new L6585 to generate more light from less energy, while ensuring full compliance with safety and power consumption regulations.
STMicroelectronics and Debiotech Debut Disposable Insulin Jewel Pump at ADA Congress in US
Debiotech and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) today announced that they will publicly showcase their novel insulin “Jewel Pump” at the Debiotech stand at the American Diabetes Association 70th Scientific Sessions (June 25-29) in Orlando, Florida. Representing the most advanced use of microfluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology in diabetes treatment, the tiny device, for which FDA clearance is now pending, can be mounted on...