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As mainstream demand for high-definition movies, games and other entertainment forces down prices of Blu-ray equipment, STMicroelectronics is helping manufacturers respond to market pressures by introducing a new chip enabling smaller, lower-cost Blu-ray players and recorders.

STMicroelectronics‘ TSC1021 is a high-side current sense amplifier that measures a small differential voltage on a high-side shunt resistor and translates it into a ground-referenced output voltage. As a single-chip high-side current-sense amplifier, ST's TSC1021 simplifies the design of accurate measurement circuitry in electronic control units. The new device is available at distributor Rutronik now.

STMicroelectronics has announced the signing of an agreement with Bosch in which the world’s leading automotive electronic systems company will license ST’s state-of-the-art BCD8 process technology, enabling Bosch to design and manufacture highly integrated automotive products using this leading-edge technology in its own wafer fabrication plant. The move continues a close strategic partnership between the two companies extending over the l...

STMicroelectronics announced that, together with its partners Intel Corporation and Francisco Partners, it has entered into a definitive agreement with Micron Technology Inc., in which Micron will acquire Numonyx Holding B.V. in an all-stock transaction. The Flash memory joint venture was created by the partners on March 30, 2008.

STMicroelectronics has announced a commercial agreement with Front-Edge Technology (FET), the California-based developer of next-generation rechargeable batteries, enabling ST to bring FET’s NanoEnergy ultra-thin lithium battery technology to a wide range of new markets and applications.

STMicroelectronics has unveiled details of its new family of three-axis digital accelerometers that combine the market’s smallest footprints with a drastically reduced current consumption and enhanced functionality. Samples and demonstration of ST’s newest MEMS accelerometers are showcased in Las Vegas in a private suite near this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (January 7 – 10).

STMicroelectronics has announced that Carlo Ferro has accepted to focus on the turnaround of ST-Ericsson as chief operating officer of the company.

STMicroelectronics announced today that Tjerk Hooghiemstra joined the Company on February 1, 2010, taking on the new responsibility of Executive Vice-President, Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Hooghiemstra reports to the President and CEO of ST, Carlo Bozotti.

STMicroelectronics and Bluechiip Limited, an innovative early-stage company that has developed a groundbreaking tracking solution, today announced that the two companies are to cooperate in the manufacturing of unique MEMS-based tracking tags, aimed at a range of different markets, but initially in healthcare, such as biobanks.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new family of single- and multi-axis MEMS gyroscopes. Underpinned by the Company’s market-proven micromachining technology, which utilizes the unique mechanical properties of silicon by producing structures within the semiconductor chip to measure movement, ST’s gyroscopes deliver superior performance and reliability for angular-motion detection in human-machine interface applications, personal and car navi...