STMicroelectronics has added to its STM32 range, focusing on high-performance variants of industry-standard interfaces to allow more applications to benefit from the seamless pin-and-software compatibility between STM32 devices. The new STM32 Connectivity Line adds a Full-speed USB On-The-Go (OTG) interface, which allows end products to act as a USB Host or USB Device. There is also an Ethernet interface featuring hardware support for IEEE1588 Pr...

STMicroelectronics has introduced the TS4999, a two-channel, 2.8W class D stereo audio amplifier IC featuring 3D audio effects that improves sound quality from portable equipment. As end users demand progressively better audio experiences on the move, portable devices such as MP3 players, notebook computers, PDAs, and cellphones are being judged according to higher audio-quality metrics, such as stereo channel separation.

STMicroelectronics will demonstrate an array of energy efficiency products and solutions under the theme of ‘Green Power’ at IIC-China 2009 in Shenzhen, China, from February 26 to 27, 2009. More than 30 product demos showcase ST’s most advanced power management solutions which reflect ST’s commitment to help customers reduce their environment footprint.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a 1/4-inch optical format, 3-megapixel raw Bayer sensors with integrated Extended-Depth-of-Field (EDoF) capabilities. Enabling camera modules as small as 6.5 x 6.5mm, ST’s newest image sensors combine exceptional sharpness and user experience with size and cost benefits, offering a smart alternative to auto-focus camera solutions.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a 1/4-inch optical format, 3-megapixel raw Bayer sensors with integrated Extended-Depth-of-Field (EDoF) capabilities. Enabling camera modules as small as 6.5 x 6.5mm, ST’s newest image sensors combine exceptional sharpness and user experience with size and cost benefits, offering a smart alternative to auto-focus camera solutions.

STMicroelectronics has announced a performance breakthrough for silicon power MOSFETs by achieving the best on-resistance per die area with its latest MDmesh V technology. MDmesh V will enable a new generation of 650V MOSFETs with RDS(ON) reaching below 0.079 Ohm in compact power packages to deliver industry-leading efficiency and power density. These devices target power-conversion systems where small size and low energy consumption are major go...

The joint venture that united the wireless semiconductor division of STMicroelectronics and the mobile platform division of Ericsson will move forward as ST-Ericsson. This announcement follows the recent closing of the agreement announced in August 2008, between the parent companies, to merge Ericsson Mobile Platforms and ST-NXP Wireless.

The joint venture that united the wireless semiconductor division of STMicroelectronics and the mobile platform division of Ericsson will move forward as ST-Ericsson. This announcement follows the recent closing of the agreement announced in August 2008, between the parent companies, to merge Ericsson Mobile Platforms and ST-NXP Wireless.

STMicroelectronics, a world leader in analog ICs, has introduced a new broadband signal amplifier IC that supports higher frequencies and faster response, as well as lower noise, than amplifiers used in current equipment.

Ordinary silicon diodes used in switched-mode power supplies lose up to 1% efficiency by not turning off immediately, but STMicroelectronics claims to be among the first companies to introduce silicon carbide (SiC) diodes that save this energy normally lost during switching.

STMicroelectronics has made the NicheLite TCP/IP stack available free of charge with its STR91x 32-bit Flash microcontrollers featured for networking applications, lowering cost-of-entry to that of open-source offerings but with the advantage of vendor support facilities. Compared to other third-party stacks, NicheLite is also royalty-free, helping manufacturers predict and manage their production costs.

STMicroelectronics has unveiled details of a new 8-bit microcontroller platform designed to offer outstanding levels of performance and cost-effectiveness in a wide range of applications. Implemented around a high-performance 8-bit core and a state-of-the-art set of peripherals, the STM8 platform will be manufactured using an ST-proprietary 130nm embedded non-volatile memory technology.

STMicroelectronics has announced a new series of high-temperature TRIACs, which maintain full specified performance up to a junction temperature of 150 degrees C, and which deliver outstanding turn-off capability – ideal for appliance motor-control applications, in particular – at their maximum temperature. The high-junction-temperature TRIACs will enable manufacturers to lower their costs by using considerably smaller heatsinks, and also all...

STMicroelectronics has announced two new Power MOSFETs, intended for the most demanding DC/DC converter applications, which use the latest version of ST’s proprietary STripFET technology to deliver extremely low conduction and switching losses, up to 3W lower in a typical voltage regulator module, and to achieve the lowest figure of merit – FOM = Rds(on) x Gate Charge (Qg) – among comparable competitive devices.

STMicroelectronics has announced the TS4601, a stereo headset amplifier optimized for feature-phone applications that improves audio performance, extends battery life and enables more responsive user controls compared to existing solutions.

STMicroelectronics today announced first results of its collaboration with AMD on next-generation graphics for mobile multimedia. ST’s newest mobile application processor, the Nomadik STn8820, integrates AMD’s innovative graphics technology to enable visually rich 2D and 3D applications on mobile handsets. Live demonstrations of ST’s Nomadik graphic capabilities will be presented at the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona.

STMicroelectronics today announced first results of its collaboration with AMD on next-generation graphics for mobile multimedia. ST’s newest mobile application processor, the Nomadik STn8820, integrates AMD’s innovative graphics technology to enable visually rich 2D and 3D applications on mobile handsets. Live demonstrations of ST’s Nomadik graphic capabilities will be presented at the Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a chipset that couples STs new multimedia application processor with a companion audio and power-management chip. This powerful platform raises the bar in mobile multimedia, enabling smart phones and other portable devices to record and share high-definition video clips, receive mobile TV, playback days of hi-fi music and deliver a state-of-the-art 3D gaming experience.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a chipset that couples STs new multimedia application processor with a companion audio and power-management chip. This powerful platform raises the bar in mobile multimedia, enabling smart phones and other portable devices to record and share high-definition video clips, receive mobile TV, playback days of hi-fi music and deliver a state-of-the-art 3D gaming experience.

STMicroelectronics has introduced what it says is the market’s smallest single-chip camera sensor for mobile applications. Coupling low space requirements with advanced image processing capabilities, ST’s latest 2-megapixel mobile-phone camera sensor addresses consumers’ appetite for full-featured imaging solutions in ever-more popular thin-profiled handsets.