STMicroelectronics has introduced a three-axis sensor with digital output that can detect accelerations up to 24g, or about 5x the force created by a Formula One car under heavy braking. The LIS331HH’s market-unique combination of multiple full-scale ranges above 10g with small size, high resolution, low power consumption and smart embedded features enables high-precision motion sensing in a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.

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, has introduced a new motion sensor providing accurate measurements of vehicle movement for systems such as adaptive front lights, auto-levelling HID (high-intensity discharge) lamps, inertial brake lights, e-parking brake, advanced anti-theft systems and control of vehicle dynamics.

A new series of power transistors from STMicroelectronics reduces the environmental impact of daily-use equipment such as home appliances, HVAC systems, and industrial machines by minimizing the two major sources of energy loss in motor-control circuits. The STGW30N120KD and the STGW40N120KD are Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) that have low energy loss when conducting, like an ordinary IGBT, and also reduce losses while switching.

STMicroelectronics, a world leader in ICs for consumer devices, has introduced the first single-chip audio subsystem IC to include 3D sound enhancement for improved stereo effects in small equipment, such as notebook PCs, mobile internet devices, gaming consoles, or any portable multimedia devices offering high-quality sound, enriching the consumer’s audio experience.

Freescale Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics, leading semiconductor suppliers to the automotive industry, have introduced a new dual-core microcontroller (MCU) family aimed at functional safety applications for car electronics. The 32-bit devices help engineers address the challenge of applying sophisticated safety concepts to comply with current and future safety standards. The dual-core MCU family also includes features that help engineers fo...

STMicroelectronics has announced that it has been chosen by Enel, Italy’s largest power company, to provide the semiconductor components for new electronic power meters destined for distribution in Spain. The power meters are key elements of the new remote management solution to be installed by Endesa, the largest electricity supplier in Spain.

STMicroelectronics has introduced MotionBee, a complete, ready-for-use platform that combines state-of-the-art motion sensing with ZigBee wireless technology in a single ultra-compact module. Boasting low power consumption and high level of integration, ST’s MotionBee enables system developers to quickly and cost-effectively build wireless sensor networks for remote motion recognition and tracking in many different application areas, including ...

Combined audio converter/driver ICs are simplifying the design of set-top boxes and other consumer audio/video products, but the new TS4657 from STMicroelectronics improves on this by saving additional external components while reducing power consumption and improving sound quality.

STMicroelectronics has extended its STM32 microcontroller portfolio by introducing the STM32W family, which features an integrated IEEE 802.15.4 radio to deliver a true System-on-Chip platform supporting embedded wireless sensor network design.

STMicroelectronics has extended its STM32 microcontroller portfolio by introducing the STM32W family, which features an integrated IEEE 802.15.4 radio to deliver a true System-on-Chip platform supporting embedded wireless sensor network design.

STMicroelectronics announced today the appointment of Paul Grimme as Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Automotive Product Group (APG), reporting to Chief Executive Officer Carlo Bozotti. Grimme’s appointment comes several months after joining STMicroelectronics as Deputy General Manager of APG.

At the 16th ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) World Congress and Exhibition, STMicroelectronics, a leading supplier of semiconductors for infotainment, powertrain, safety and telematics systems, will present successful solutions benefiting from its automotive-focused ICs. These ICs include navigation processors, the EyeQ2 high-performance vision-processing engine, and safety microcontrollers. ST is working with its customers in a number of appl...

STMicroelectronics has begun volume production of the first microcontrollers to combine its high-performance 8-bit architecture with the company’s recently announced ultra-low-power innovations to save power in active modes as well as when idle. The STM8L product family comprises 26 devices in three lines spanning a broad spectrum of performance and function.

Magneti Marelli and STMicroelectronics have signed a memorandum of understanding that lays the foundations for an agreement in the sector of power electronics modules and components for energy conversion electronic systems (inverter) to be fitted on hybrid and electric vehicles.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a chip that simplifies the design of HDMI-compliant connections for high-definition products such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, game consoles and HDTVs. The new IC, the HDMI2C1-5DIJ, assures designers of meeting HDMI specification version 1.3, while occupying up to 70 percent less board space than an equivalent network of discrete components for ESD protection, boosting, and level shifting of HDMI control si...

STMicroelectronics, a leading provider of ICs for set-top boxes, has completed a demonstrator platform for next-generation STBs capable of receiving interactive digital television services via broadcast or broadband Internet connections.

As major consumer brands adopt class-D amplifiers to create slim-line televisions and home audio equipment delivering higher power output with audiophile sound quality, STMicroelectronics, a world leader in audio IC technology, is giving designers a competitive edge with a new 50W+50W stereo class-D amplifier IC that achieves superior efficiency and requires fewer external components.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a battery-condition monitoring IC enabling increased accuracy for ‘fuel-gauge’ style indicators showing the operating time remaining. The device will improve the user experience for owners of products such as mobile handsets, portable navigation devices, digital cameras and personal media players.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a battery-condition monitoring IC enabling increased accuracy for ‘fuel-gauge’ style indicators showing the operating time remaining. The device will improve the user experience for owners of products such as mobile handsets, portable navigation devices, digital cameras and personal media players.