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STMicroelectronics’ 3-Axis Digital Gyroscope Brings Motion-Control Realism for Mobile Phones and Gaming Consoles
STMicroelectronics introduced a unique 3-axis digital gyroscope that employs a single sensing structure for motion measurement along all three orthogonal axes2. This innovative design approach significantly increases accuracy and reliability in motion-controlled consumer applications, paving the way to previously unseen levels of realism.
STMicroelectronics Boosts Realism and Accuracy in Gaming, Robotics and Navigation by Combining Multiple Sensors with Microcontrollers
STMicroelectronics has introduced the first members in its iNEMOfamily of multi-sensor Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) devices. The integration of a variety of motion, magnetic, pressure and temperature sensors with a 32-bit processing unit and dedicated software in one package will lead to leaps in functionality and performance in a wide variety of applications, including Gaming, Human Machine Interface, Robotics, Portable Navigation Devices and...
STMicroelectronics Named in FORTUNE Magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” List for 2010
STMicroelectronics today announced that it has been named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in the semiconductor category of Fortune magazine’s 2010 annual ranking. Among semiconductor companies evaluated, STMicroelectronics is ranked the 6th most admired, in its first year as a participant in the survey. Additionally, it is by far the highest-ranking Europe-based chipmaker on the list.
STMicroelectronics’ MEMS Enables Motion Sensing in Openmoko Mobile Handsets
STMicroelectronics has announced that its LIS302DL 3-axis accelerometer is being used by Openmoko, Inc to provide motion-sensing functions in Openmoko’s Neo Freerunner LINUX-based mobile open platform. Openmoko is a project dedicated to delivering mobile phones with an open source software stack. The Company is currently selling the Neo FreeRunner phone to advanced users and application developers.
STMicroelectronics Reports Further Advances in Corporate Responsibility during 2008
STMicroelectronics has announced the publication of the Company’s 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report, which covers all of ST’s activities and sites in 2008, contains detailed indicators of the Company’s performance across the full range of Social, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Corporate Governance issues and reaffirms ST’s long-established commitment to serving its stakeholders with integrity, transparency and excellen...
STMicroelectronics Reorganizes Regional Structure
STMicroelectronics has announced changes in its global sales and marketing organization, aimed at better serving its customers, improving the overall effectiveness of its sales and marketing structure, The moves, which will be effective January 1, 2010, will consolidate ST’s regions in Asia to two: Greater China & South Asia, Japan & Korea.
STMicroelectronics Joins CEA-Leti IMAGINE Program to Develop Multiple E-Beam Lithography
STMicroelectronics and CEA-Leti, the leading French semiconductor research institute, have signed an agreement for STMicroelectronics to join the new industry/research multi-partner program IMAGINE, led by CEA-Leti, which includes TSMC, for mask-less lithography for IC manufacturing. This three-year program is meant to allow companies to assess a maskless lithography infrastructure for IC manufacturing and the use of MAPPER Technology for high-th...
STMicroelectronics Unveils Mobile-Phone 5M-pixel Camera Roadmap Utilizing Latest Innovations in CMOS Image-Sensor Technology
STMicroelectronics has unveiled details of its roadmap for new 5M-pixel CMOS image sensors in the standard quarter-inch optical format commonly used in camera-phone handsets. ST’s latest leading-edge sensors offer a choice of features creating the richest choice of sensors at the 5-megapixel resolution.
STMicroelectronics and ARM Nurture Young Talent in Korea in Robot Design
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader, and ARM (NYSE: ARM), a leading semiconductor intellectual property provider, have jointly sponsored the Explorer Robot Challenge 2010, a design contest that promotes space robotics and general robot research among university students and young engineers in Korea. Twelve robots built around ST’s ARM core-based 32-bit microcontrollers competed in the Challenge’s finals held at KINT...
New technology to help improve sleep and quality of life
Millions of people worldwide, who suffer from the debilitating effects of sleep apnea, will benefit from a new device to treat the health condition, thanks to an innovative technology partnership between ResMed and STMicroelectronics.