STMicroelectronics, a leading supplier of analog ICs and the market leader in comparators, has completed its portfolio of industry-standard comparators in space-saving packages by introducing the LMV331 in a choice of 2.00 x 1.25mm SC70 or 2.90 x 1.60mm SOT23 form factors.

STMicroelectronics opened its new Taiwan office at the Neihu Science Park in Taipei. This important milestone marks the 25th anniversary of ST’s successful local presence and its continuing commitment to the market that plays a strategic role in the global information and communication technology (ICT) industry.

STMicroelectronics announced that it had received ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification renewals within weeks of each other, affirming its adherence to the internationally recognized standards of quality management. The certification process for ISO 9001 and ISO/TS16949 involved 26 ST sites that were audited over a period of seven months.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a highly integrated low-noise ultrasound pulse controller. Built using ST’s advanced high-voltage BCD mixed-signal technology, the STHV748 provides four independent channels, each of which generates precisely controlled high-voltage pulses to drive piezoelectric crystals or other transducers. The device enables the next generation of high-performance ultrasound imaging systems in a small form factor.

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 (NYSE: STM) today announced that it has completed a program to repurchase a portion of its outstanding Zero Coupon Senior Convertible Bonds due 2016 (“2016 Bonds”). A total of $298,174,000 nominal value of 2016 Bonds were repurchased representing approximately 30.6% of the total amount originally issued.

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 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 introduced a single-chip demodulator/decoder for Internet-TV, terrestrial or cable set-top boxes, to increase accessibility to digital television in growing markets such as China, India, Latin America and African territories, as well as countries where analog switch-off is ongoing.

As the latest high-tech devices such as smartphones, mobile internet devices and netbooks adopt multi-touch touchscreens to support increasingly sophisticated ‘apps’ and games, STMicroelectronics has introduced a very advanced multi-touch ‘resistive’ touchscreen controller chip to optimize the Bill of Materials of the electronics supporting this advanced capability. The STM32TS60 is the first member of ST’s new STMTouch family, which of...

STMicroelectronics has announced details of a new generation of decoder chips that will enable hybrid Internet/broadcast-TV set-top boxes featured to deliver enhanced user experiences and allow consumers to experience broadcast, Internet or personal content on the TV, intuitively and at any time. The STi7108 joins ST’s successful STi710x video decoders, and also provide features to support 3D graphics user controls, 3D TV, content protection, a...

STMicroelectronics has integrated a 3-axis digital accelerometer with a 3-axis digital magnetic sensor in a single module. The digital compass module combines high accuracy with small form factor and low power consumption at a competitive cost, meeting the growing market demand for advanced navigation capabilities and emerging smart location-based services. ST’s high-performance system-in-package digital compass uses magneto-resistive technolog...

Today, Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics signed an agreement for the manufacture of triple-junction thin-film photovoltaic panels in Italy. At the same time, Enel Green Power and Sharp signed a further agreement to jointly develop solar farms.

STMicroelectronics announced details of its next-generation STA370BWS SoundTerminal chip, which delivers increased performance at a highly competitive price. The new chip employs ST’s leading-edge Full Flexible Amplifier (FFX) technology to deliver high-quality stereo audio at 10W and above, in various consumer applications, including the latest ultra-thin LED-backlit Flat TVs.

STMicroelectronics has achieved EuroDOCSIS 2.0 certification for its production-ready reference design for feature-rich cable set-top boxes (STBs) using the company’s STi7141 system-on-chip. As the first to achieve this single-chip mandatory certification for cable high-definition STBs supporting Internet connection, ST has moved to dramatically shorten time-to-market for STB vendors by streamlining acceptance testing for new products that are ...

STMicroelectronics has announced the launch of a new generation of high-performance, full high-definition (FHD) H.264/MPEG System-on-Chip (SoC) ICs for the worldwide flat-panel digital TV (DTV) market. Next-generation TVs powered by the new SoCs will enable compelling services and new business models for premium content, and deliver a rich and intuitive user experience.

STMicroelectronics today announced a new series of single-chip controller ICs that delivers the features and performance previously only found in premium or high-end monitors, including advanced 12-bit color-processing capabilities, enhanced color fidelity, DisplayPort connectivity and industry-leading ultra-low power consumption when the monitor is in standby mode.

STMicroelectronics has added further options for designers using its ultra-efficient MDmesh V power MOSFETs, with a new device in the industry-standard TO-247 size package that delivers the industry’s lowest on-state resistance for 650V MOSFETs.

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 has expanded its portfolio with next-generation micro-machined acoustic devices. The innovative MEMS microphones that use sensor technology from OMRON will significantly raise the bar in sound quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for existing and emerging audio applications like cell phones, wireless devices and games that respond to voice inputs, across a range of market segments.