March 21, 2012 STMicroelectronics has revealed the company’s range of set-top box system-on-chip ICs for HD terrestrial, cable IP and satellite equipment providing platform for operators and retailers to deliver innovative Internet-based services in price-sensitive markets. Read more

March 16, 2012 Didier Lamouche, the CEO appointed in December at fabless mobile chip joint venture ST-Ericsson, is set to announce a re-organization before the end of the month, which will ready the company for sale, according to a Reuters report that quoted unnamed sources. Read more

February 9, 2012 STMicroelectronics has introduced what the company claims is the market's first 3-axis digital-output gyroscope that meets the industry-standard qualification for automotive integrated circuits (AEC-Q100). ST's newest angular-rate sensor aims to add positioning accuracy and stability to a wide range of automotive applications, including in-dash navigation, telematics and vehicle tolling systems. Read more

January 27, 2012 STMicroelectronics has introduced the market's first multi-functional door-zone driver with an integrated electric-window control. This chip, which reduces bill-of-material costs and improves passenger comfort, has already been selected for broad adoption at a leading German car manufacturer. Read more

January 23, 2012 STMicroelectronics has announced what the company claims to be the industry’s first voltage-level translator compliant with the latest SD (Secure Digital) 3.0 standard. The increase in storage capacity and access speed of SD 3.0, together with the low static power consumption and small package size of ST’s new level translator, makes it suitable for interfacing application processors or digital basebands to SD memory cards in mobile phones, portable media players, tablets, digital cameras or personal navigation devices. Read more

January 18, 2012 STMicroelectronics has introduced a new battery monitoring 'gas gauge' for handheld applications. ST’s STC3105 claims to combine the industry’s smallest footprint with outstanding measurement accuracy and miserly power consumption to increase battery runtime and lifespan in mobile phones, multimedia players, digital cameras, and other space-constrained portable gadgets. Read more

January 12, 2012 STMicroelectronics has released details of the first member of the Newman family of TV SoCs, part of ST’s industry-leading broadcast plus connected-services platforms. The FLI7680, codenamed Newman Ultra, delivers unrivalled performance and represents a giant leap forward in the state-of-the-art in SoCs for Smart TVs. Read more

January 11, 2012 STMicroelectronics has introduced a high-performance, analog class-D audio amplifier that is claiming best-in-class power density. The achievement will allow equipment manufacturers to combine superior audio quality with a small form factor in next-generation home and professional sound systems and active-speaker applications. Read more

January 6, 2012 STMicroelectronics has introduced what the company claims is the market's first dual-core gyroscope capable of handling both user-motion recognition and camera image stabilization. With the innovative system architecture of the ST device, equipment manufacturers only need to use a single gyroscope for the two different functions, reducing the size, system complexity, and cost in mobile phones, tablets, and other smart consumer devices. Read more

December 12, 2011 STMicroelectronics has expanded its motion-sensing portfolio with the addition of the market’s smallest three-axis digital-output gyroscope. ST’s L3G3200D enables advanced motion sensing in ever-shrinking form factors of next-generation mobile phones, tablets and other smart consumer devices, by reducing the package size by almost half over current-generation sensors. Read more

December 2, 2011 STMicroelectronics has introduced ultra-low-power, high-performance three-axis accelerometers in 2x2 mm packages. Reducing the size by a factor of 2 over current-generation devices, ST’s newest acceleration-sensor family is suitable for motion-sensing features in power- and space-constrained consumer applications, such as mobile phones, tablets and gaming controls. Read more

December 1, 2011 A complete hardware and software reference design featuring a multi-touch touchpad, 6-axis motion sensing, and full QWERTY keyboard, the nRFready™ 2.4 GHz RF Smart Remote leverages Nordic's nRF24L series SoCs and Gazell™ 2.4 GHz RF protocol stack to provide a feature-rich platform for developing remote controls for the latest Internet-enabled and Web 2.0 digital TV and set-top boxes. Read more

November 23, 2011 The European Union is launching a three-year, $13 million effort to develop standards for smart systems that will be coordinated by STMicroelectronics. Read more

November 10, 2011 RS Components now stocks the STM32F4 Discovery Kit from STMicroelectronics, for same-day despatch. The kit provides an ultra low-cost development environment enabling engineers to start designing into applications quickly using the STM32F4 series ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers. Read more

November 7, 2011 STMicroelectronics is extending the company’s family of RFID/NFC wireless memory ICs with a new 16-Kbit device that can also harvest enough energy to enable small electronic items using it to become completely battery-free electronic applications. Read more

November 4, 2011 STMicroelectronics' STiH225 enables the integration a complete interactive cable set-top box processor and analog/digital interface on a single chip. The device combines the functions of ST's STi7141 cable STB system-on-chip and STV0130 3-channel analog front end with an Ethernet physical interface. Read more

November 3, 2011 STMicroelectronics' LIS3DSH accelerometer is what the company claims to be the industry’s first three-axis high-resolution accelerometer with two embedded finite-state machines. These programmable blocks enable custom motion recognition inside the sensor, raising the bar in reducing system complexity and power consumption in motion-sensitive mobile phones and other smart consumer devices that let users answer calls, turn the ringer on or off, or launch applications like a pedometer, with a defined motion. Read more

October 21, 2011 STMicroelectronics has expanded the company’s sensor portfolio with a new high-performance, low-power digital MEMS microphone. Housed inside an ultra-small 3 x 4 x 1 mm package, ST’s MP34DT01 top-port microphone delivers a best-in-class audio experience in mobile phones, tablets and other smart consumer devices. Read more

October 6, 2011 STMicroelectronics and the Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) of Massachusetts Institute of Technology have presented the results of an advanced R&D project targeting a low-power microprocessor technology at the 2011 European Solid-State Circuits Conference in Helsinki, Finland. Read more

September 22, 2011 As MEMS enters the mainstream, the high-volume markets will favor mergers and acquisitions over the next five years, as the larger player fill in the gaps of their integrated solution for OEMs, who must fuse the outputs of multiple MEMS sensors for a wider variety of applications than just tablets and phones. Read more

September 19, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled two new chips for controlling antenna power in mainstream 3G wireless products. The new devices are more than 83% smaller than earlier components and improve energy efficiency to maximize battery life for always-on-the-go consumers and business users. Today's multi-function, multi-band cellphones and smartphones, as well as tablets and 3G USB dongles, continuously adjust their transmitter power to optimize contact with the network as environmental conditions change. Read more

September 15, 2011 STMicroelectronics introduced its iNEMO Engine Sensor Fusion Suite, a new family of advanced filtering and predictive software that uses sophisticated algorithms to integrate outputs from multiple MEMS sensors. Real-time on-board motion-sensor data fusion is set to dramatically improve the user experience, increasing accuracy, resolution, stability and response time in advanced motion-based applications in consumer, computer, industrial and medical fields. Read more

August 31, 2011 STMicroelectronics has expanded its motion-sensor portfolio with the addition of what the company claims to be the world's smallest high performance 3-axis analog gyroscope. The L3G3250A is housed in a package measuring just 3.5x3x1mm, a reduction of nearly 40% in footprint compared to today’s generation of devices. With a resonant frequency beyond the audio bandwidth, the L3G3250A is completely immune to audio noise, such as from speakers mounted close to the sensor, and mechanical vibrations coupled through the printed circuit board, therefore operating with greater accuracy and reliability. Read more

August 23, 2011 STMicroelectronics has expanded its motion-sensor portfolio with a new high-performance three-axis digital-output gyroscope. Housed in a 4x4x1 mm package, ST’s L3GD20 combines high sensing resolution with outstanding immunity to audio noise and vibrations, making motion-sensing user interfaces more realistic in mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, and other smart consumer devices. Read more

August 5, 2011 STMicroelectronics has released two new Sound Terminal digital-audio system-on-chip ICs for home-entertainment applications, which will enable smaller new-product designs while also running cooler to help designers meet tough product-safety requirements. Read more

August 1, 2011 STMicroelectronics has expanded its portfolio with a new device that combines three-axis sensing of both linear and angular motion. ST's high-performance multi-sensor module with six degrees of freedom targets advanced motion-sensing applications, including remote controls, black-box recorders, and enhanced GPS systems. Read more

July 28, 2011 STMicroelectronics and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa announced the creation of a joint laboratory for research and innovation in bio-robotics, smart systems and microelectronics. Read more

July 27, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled what the company claims is the world’s smallest combined crystal and real-time clock (RTC) IC for time, calendar and alarm functions. ST has combined the world’s smallest real-time clock die and a matched oscillator crystal in the same package size as the smallest crystal-only devices on the market today. The device delivers the world’s smallest integrated RTC/crystal, measuring only 3.2 x 1.5mm and offering ultra-low power consumption. Read more

July 19, 2011 STMicroelectronics is to collaborate with Soundchip SA, a Swiss-based electro-acoustics consultancy and originator of the High Definition Personal Audio (HD-PA) Standard, to bring HD-PA to market by applying their respective strengths in audio system and semiconductor technology, product design and industrialization methods, audio software and sales and marketing. Read more

July 11, 2011 Designed for multi-function premium monitors, public displays, All-in-One PCs and high-performance notebooks, STMicroelectronics' multi-media monitor SoCs STDP9320, STDP9210 and STDP7320 combine a DisplayPort 1.2 receiver and transmitter and a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 1.4 receiver. In addition, the STDP9320 and STDP9210 sustain 120Hz 3D Full High-Definition (FHD), very high-resolution WQXGA and WQHD display panels, while the STDP7320 supports 60Hz FHD WUXGA display panels. Read more

July 11, 2011 As an additional signal source for advanced driver assistance systems, Fraunhofer researchers have developed an intelligent optical sensor that can differentiate between fog and twilight. In contrast to available systems aiming at the luxury class, the new sensor will meet the price point for small vehicles. Read more

June 27, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled new resources for customers that will simplify design and speed up development of energy-saving intelligent motor drives for applications such as white goods, air conditioners, industrial automation, power tools and fitness equipment. Read more

June 13, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled the company's new FingerTip technology, which enables a single-chip solution for capacitive touchscreens up to 10 inches in diameter with multi-touch capability. Read more

May 9, 2011 A complete hardware solution for advanced sensing applications with 10 degrees of freedom (DoF) has been announced by STMicroelectronics. A set of three thin, high performance MEMS sensors are said to provide accurate and comprehensive information on linear, angular and magnetic motion together with altitude readings, enabling enhanced navigation and smarter user interfaces in portable devices. Read more

May 5, 2011 STMicroelectronics' Sound Terminal digital audio SoC supports up to 50W of output power, without requiring any external heatsink. The STA350BW has digital audio processing on the chip and features performance enhancing innovations pioneered by ST such as Multiband Dynamic Range Compression (MDRC), which boosts audio clarity and system reliability. Read more

May 2, 2011 Apple Inc., in 2010 rose one rank to become the world's second largest buyer of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors for consumer electronics products and cell phones, as it snapped up parts for products including the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch, new IHS iSuppli research indicates. Read more

March 25, 2011 STMicroelectronics has extended its motion-sensor portfolio with what the company claims is the market's smallest 3-axis analog-output gyroscope. Housed inside an ultra-small 4x4x1 mm3 package, ST's newest gyroscope claims superior performance and reliability with smart power management and design flexibility, advancing adoption of high-precision gesture control and intuitive user interfaces in mobile phones, tablets, game controllers and other consumer devices. Read more

March 24, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled the first details of the company’s new iNEMO Engine which claims to be a new advanced filtering and predictive software engine that integrates the outputs from a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis magnetometer. Read more

March 21, 2011 STMicroelectronics and Gemalto announced a new partnership to develop a range of solutions to initiate and distribute digital security services for NFC (Near Field Communications) applications. Building on the two companies’ extensive security expertise and portfolio of NFC technologies, the partnership aims to deliver solutions that will meet the strong global demand for NFC-based services. Read more

March 17, 2011 STMicroelectronics has developed a new generation of innovative voltage detectors with extra features that enhance system safety and reliability for a wide variety of applications. Read more

March 16, 2011 To promote human-assistance technologies STMicroelectronics is offering a $20,000 in cash prizes for applications, based on ST's EvoPrimer, that promote advanced navigation and augmented-reality implementations to assist the handicapped. STMicroelectronics is engaged in the Autonomie project to encourage the application of a wide range of microelectronics technologies, from processors and sensors to wireless technologies, to assist the blind and sight impaired. Read more

March 7, 2011 Whether Europe should try to contribute to 450-mm wafer technology research and deployment was revealed as a source of tension amongst Europe's leading chip makers at the Industry Strategy Symposium held in Grenoble, France. Read more

February 11, 2011 STMicroelectronics and bTendo Ltd. have signed a development and license agreement to jointly develop the world’s smallest Pico Projector for smart phones and other portable consumer-electronics devices. The solution is based on bTendo’s innovative Scanning Laser Projection engine technology and ST’s leading MEMS (Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems) expertise, video processing know-how and semiconductor process technology. Read more

February 10, 2011 STMicroelectronics NV retained its position as the No. 1 supplier of micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) chips in 2010, while TriQuint Semiconductor cracked the top 10 among MEMS chip vendors for the first time, according to market research firm IHS iSuppli. Read more

February 10, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled a new IC enabling manufacturers to reduce parts count and simplify the design of reliable, high-speed data circuits commonly used in smartphones, tablets and mobile computers, as well as for wired connections such as USB2.0 and HDMI.. Read more

February 4, 2011 STMicroelectronics has unveiled an audio processing chip that connects directly to the latest miniature microphones and provides a new way of boosting performance from small, low-cost, or even damaged speakers. The device allows customers to deliver market-leading miniaturized audio products offering outstanding sound quality. Read more

January 26, 2011 STMicroelectronics has introduced Teseo II, a new generation of single-chip stand-alone positioning receivers for portable navigation devices, in-car navigation and telematics applications. These Systems-on-Chips claim to be the industry's first monolithic devices capable of receiving signals from multiple satellite navigation systems, including GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS and QZSS. Read more

December 1, 2010 STMicroelectronics is introducing a new a power-supply IC to enable smaller, lower-cost Blu-ray players and recorders. Read more

November 25, 2010 STMicroelectronics has shipped its one billionth MEMS sensor. ST’s micro-machined accelerometers and gyroscopes have enabled motion-activated user interfaces in a number of consumer devices, such as game consoles, smart phones and remotes. Read more

November 24, 2010 STMicroelectronics is claiming an industry first with the unveiling of a customizable high-end motor-control module that is small enough to mount directly on the motor, in addition to providing connection via industrial Ethernet. The SPIMD20 new module will enable faster delivery of elegant cost-effective industrial solutions such as multi-axis robotics, conveyors, packaging machines, and process automation equipment. Read more

November 19, 2010 The 'digital SPIN', or dSPIN from STMicroelectronics, combines all the necessary digital control, analog measurement, and power electronic circuitry for controlling stepper motors using ST's advanced BCD fabrication process. It is the first device in ST's new dSPIN family of monolithic motor-control ICs that will bypass specialized hardware and software design tasks, reduce component count and pc-board area, and speed up time to market. Read more

November 4, 2010 STMicroelectronics has released details of a patented high-efficiency circuit and dedicated optimized power components. The company says the new technology will produce cost savings while helping designers comply with the highest power-efficiency standards. The new circuit and power components are ideally suited for boost or buck converters, which are power devices that are usually used in solar inverters or SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supplies) for computers and telecom equipment. Read more

November 4, 2010 STMicroelectronics and Omron have collaborated to provide a complete solution for electronic gas meter flow sensors. The flow sensor they have developed is a key component for the smart turn-key gas meter solution that ST is developing. Read more

October 29, 2010 The partners in a new publicly-funded European research project have released details the multinational/multidisciplinary program called LAST POWER (Large Area silicon carbide Substrates and heTeroepitaxial GaN for POWER device applications). Read more

October 29, 2010 STMicroelectronics has expanded its sensor portfolio with an automotive-grade three-axis low-g accelerometer. Combining low power consumption and small footprint with high precision and robust performance, the device targets a wide range of automotive applications, including vehicle tracking, event recording, abuse monitoring, and dead-reckoning for enhanced navigation capabilities. Read more

October 29, 2010 The S-Touch FingerTip controller from STMicroelectronics offers true multi-touch capability with unlimited simultaneous touches. The FingerTip also enhances multi-touch actions such as pinch-to-zoom and supports stylus operations, enabling a better user experience. The FingerTip controller's patented analog IP provides high signal-to-noise-ratio performance with high scan speed that allows robust and fast touch performance for the user. Read more

September 16, 2010 STMicroelectronics has extended the company’s STM8L EnergyLite ultra low-power microcontroller family with new devices offering enhanced features, such as larger program/data memory, high-accuracy time-keeping, a controller for as many as16 touch-sensitive keys, and support for 128-bit AES encryption. Read more

August 11, 2010 Apple apparently tested a three-axis gyroscope from InvenSense in its iPad, but probably plans to use a similar device from STMicroelectronics in a future version of the tablet, according to an analysis by UBM TechInsights. Read more

August 2, 2010 Market research analyst, IMS Research of Wellingborough, UK, has published its latest rankings for the power management and driver IC market which reveals that Texas Instruments has extended its lead in the market during the downturn in 2009 and held a share of 10.5 percent. Read more

July 15, 2010 STMicroelectronics is standardizing on Cadence QRC Extraction to support its 40 nm custom/analog designs. QRC Extraction, which is a key component of the Cadence digital and analog/mixed signal design flow, enables faster turnaround time, scalability through its multi-core backplane, increased accuracy to silicon and capabilities to address the needs for advanced layout parasitic extraction in node design. Read more

June 29, 2010 STMicroelectronics has introduced an ultra-low-power comparator in a choice of tiny packages. The devices enable increased performance and functionality in portable products that use power-saving design techniques to maximize battery life. Read more

June 18, 2010 STMicroelectronics and Tsinghua University, Shenzhen Graduate School, have reached a long-term strategic research partnership agreement which is the second phase of a collaboration that began in 2002 with the setup of a joint ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) research center. Read more

May 25, 2010 STMicroelectronics' STM8L ultra low-power microcontroller family is entering full production following the device’s unveiling in late 2009. Read more

May 18, 2010 STMicroelectronics has teamed with Micropelt GmbH, a young German company specializing in novel thin film thermoelectric devices, to jointly develop an autonomous wireless sensor evaluation kit. Read more

April 12, 2010 STMicroelectronics has selected Cadence OrCAD PSpice technology to provide simulation capabilities to its customers to evaluate the company's analog and power ICs. Read more

April 9, 2010 STMicroelectronics has added intelligent power modules to its product range serving appliances and other low-power motor-drive applications to give customers a simple and compact solution for AC motor drive applications. Read more

April 9, 2010 STMicroelectronics has developed a new evaluation platform allowing customers to perform simulations of ST’s leading-edge analog and power chips. Read more

April 6, 2010 STMicroelectronics is extending its motion-sensor portfolio with a high-performance 3-axis digital-output gyroscope that embeds a FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block for smarter power management. Read more

March 26, 2010 STMicroelectronics has introduced a stereo headphone amplifier IC that achieves higher efficiency than previous-generation devices, enabling listeners to enjoy high-quality sound for longer between battery charges. Read more

March 25, 2010 STMicroelectronics has introduced new smart pushbutton 'on/off' controller ICs that are designed to improve the user experience for virtually any battery-powered portable device, including e-readers, tablets, media players, smartphones and digital cameras.   Read more

March 24, 2010 STMicroelectronics announced it will develop and supply a wireless MEMS sensor that acts as a transducer, antenna and mechanical support for additional read-out electronics in a breakthrough platform developed by Swiss company Sensimed AG. This solution will enable better management of glaucoma patients via earlier diagnosis and treatment that is optimally tailored to the individual patient. Read more