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STMicroelectronics has announced a new low-cost STB decoder chip – the STi5202 – intended for standard-definition (SD) terrestrial, cable, satellite and IP (Internet Protocol) TV applications, and for both retail and operator-supplied boxes. It shares the same architecture as ST’s STi7109 single-chip H.264 high-definition (HD) decoder, highly successful in markets worldwide, and it is also software compatible.

STMicroelectronics has announced a hard-disk drive (HDD) motor-control chip intended for demanding enterprise-level HDD applications. The new L7220 controller integrates all of the circuits required to drive both the spindle motor and the voice-coil motor (VCM), plus the motor drive power FETs and multiple high-efficiency voltage regulators. It continues and complements ST’s HDD controller family, which includes the L7207 HDD controller for mob...

STMicroelectronics has announced that its three-axis acceleration sensors will be used to provide a motion-activated user interface for Nintendo’s new home console, Wii.

STMicroelectronics demonstrated maximum protection for secure documents, such as ID cards and biometric passports. ST announced details of its formal EAL6+ Common criteria certification (ref 2010/01 and 2010/02) – the highest security standard applicable – for its ST23YR80 secure dual microcontroller, including its optional crypto libraries.

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 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 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 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 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 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.