ST Microelectronics

INRIA and STMicroelectronics sign partnership agreement for Embedded Systems (25-Nov-2008)
STMicroelectronics and INRIA, the French national institute for research in computer science and control announce that they have signed a partnership agreement covering embedded systems.

The Portland Group and AMD ink agreement to collaborate on accelerator compiler technology (21-Nov-2008)
The Portland Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ST Microelectronics have announced their agreement with AMD to cooperate on the development of compiler technology for AMD FireStream compute accelerators. As part of the agreement, PGI and AMD will investigate and develop technology to enable PGI Fortran and C compilers to generate code directly for AMD FireStream boards and to generate heterogeneous x64+GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) executables that enable automatic utilization of AMD FireStream products if present in a system.

The Portland Group announce availability of PGI 8.0 optimising compilers and tools for Multi-core x64 Processors (19-Nov-2008)
The Portland Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ST Microelectronics have announced the general availability of the PGI Release 8.0 line of high-performance compilers and development tools for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. PGI Release 8.0 includes full support for the recently announced OpenMP 3.0 multi-core parallel programming standard in Fortran and C across all supported platforms.

ST Microelectronics unveil new series of high-performance three-axis linear accelerometers (12-Nov-2008)
ST Microelectronics have introduced a new family of high-performance three-axis linear accelerometers with digital output. The tiny 3x3x1mm sensors boast resolution scalability, smart embedded features and reduced power consumption, addressing the exploding demand for miniaturised motion-sensing solutions in the consumer and industrial markets.

TSH122 Video Buffers from ST Microelectronics Unlock Extra Battery Life for Mobile Video Products (11-Nov-2008)
Mobile video devices including digital cameras, camera phones and personal media players can run longer using the new TSH122 video buffer IC from ST Microelectronics, specialists in analogue ICs. The TSH122 video buffer IC has a low operating current of 1.7mA and draws a low standby current at just 4nA typical, 500nA maximum.

ST-NXP Wireless accelerates efforts to capture identified synergies (11-Nov-2008)
In announcing the deal to create ST-NXP Wireless, the parent companies, ST Microelectronics and NXP, highlighted the strong complementary nature of the businesses, while also recognising a number of opportunities for synergies.

ST Microelectronics and LG Electronics demonstrate multiple NFC services on LG KU380-NFC Mobile Phone (10-Nov-2008)
ST Microelectronics and LG Electronics (LG) have announced an NFC (Near Field Communication) demonstration of LG’s KU380-NFC phone, which uses ST Microelectronics’ ST21NFCA system-on-chip.

ST Microelectronics and Arkados sign agreement to develop SoC (7-Nov-2008)
Arkados and ST Microelectronics have announced that they have reached an agreement to develop and manufacture a 200Mbit per second, HomePlug AV wideband powerline modem System-on-Chip (SoC) that can set a new standard for integration, performance, price and features.

Incard Touch&Sign high-security contact and contactless smart card from ST Microelectronics (6-Nov-2008)
Incard have introduced Touch&Sign high-security contact and contactless smart card and is available from ST Microelectronics. The Touch&Sign high-security contact and contactless smart card is designed for a range of applications in digital signature and identification markets for governmental and public key infrastructure projects, and other key markets with similar requirements.

ST23YL Secure IC smartcard controllers from ST Microelectronics attain CC v3.1 certification (5-Nov-2008)
Two smartcard controllers from ST Microelectronics have become the industry’s first devices certified to Evaluation Assurance Level 5+ (EAL 5+) of CC v3.1 (Common Criteria version 3.1), the latest revision of the ISO/IEC 15408 Common Criteria for IT security products.

ST Microelectronics’ flip-chip package delivers space and cost savings in consumer application design (4-Nov-2008)
By combining EMI filtering and ESD protection for 10 high-speed signal lines in a 1.98 x 2.08mm flip-chip package, the EMIF10-LCD03F3 from ST Microelectronics, suppliers of integrated passive and active devices (IPAD), saves up to 80% of board space and 49 components over an equivalent discrete network, and achieves higher attenuation in the stop band.

ST Microelectronics add new library for STM32 microcontrollers (3-Nov-2008)
The DSP library for 32-bit family, based on ARM Cortex-M3, provide valuable functions. It is optimised for speed and efficiency, documented and are freely downloadable. ST Microelectronics, providers of microcontrollers, have announced a DSP library for their ARM Cortex-M3 based STM32 microcontrollers, allowing developers to take advantage of the STM32 to host signal processing and control functions on the same core.

ST32 and ST33 families from ST Microelectronics boost support for SIM-based features and mobile services (31-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics have introduced two new product families for cellular-phone SIM cards. The features enabled by the two new families will allow mobile network operators to enhance differentiation and expand revenue growth by delivering richer services to subscribers.

ST Microelectronics and NAVTEQ combine digital road map with positioning data to enhance driver safety (30-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics have announced an agreement with NAVTEQ to collaborate on the development of a novel solution that combines a digital road map with positioning data to enable advanced driver assistance applications, such as curve over-speed warning or adaptive headlight control.

ST Microelectronics introduce automotive CMOS sensor for vision-based driver-assistance systems (24-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics have announced their first high-dynamic-range CMOS camera specifically tailored for the vision-based driver-assistance segment of the automotive market. The new sensor combines the company’s world-class expertise in automotive markets together with leading-edge CMOS imaging technology.

ST Microelectronics’ L99DZ70XP combined driver IC consolidates door-mounted drivers (23-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics, suppliers of integrated circuits for automotive applications, have introduced a single chip that produces the major signals required to drive vehicle door-mounted systems as well as an improved method for controlling electrochrome (EC) rear-view mirrors.

Digital-input audio amplifier from ST Microelectronics (20-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics, semiconductor suppliers to the automotive infotainment segment, have introduced the car audio-amplifier with digital input.

ST Microelectronics expand STM32 Options with lower flash-density devices and 48MHz series (10-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics have introduced new devices with 16 Kbyte flash density as well as a complete new 48MHz series of microcontrollers optimised for USB applications. There are now 60 STM32 MCUs available, combining the advanced ARM Cortex-M3 core with pin and software compatibility across all variants for efficient product development and shorter design cycles.

ST Microelectronics and Waseda University Humanoid Robotics Institute unveil a two-wheel inverted pendulum robot (8-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics and the Waseda University Humanoid Robotics Institute (HRI) have announced the development of a high-performance two-wheel inverted pendulum robot, called WV-1 (Waseda wheeled Vehicle-No.1).

ST Microelectronics introduce three-axis MEMS Accelerometer (7-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics have introduced their first automotive-qualified three-axis MEMS accelerometer. The new device is qualified to AEC-Q100 for automotive applications, fully leveraging its proven 200mm-wafer MEMS fabrication facility to deliver leading-edge MEMS technology at competitive prices for system integrators.

ST Microelectronics showcase their products at CEATEC JAPAN 2008 (6-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics will introduce and showcase their latest products, technologies and next-generation solutions for applications across a wide variety of markets, including home appliances, automotive, industrial, computer, healthcare and wireless, at CEATEC JAPAN 2008.

ST Microelectronics’ free fall detection solution prevents data damage in notebooks (3-Oct-2008)
ST Microelectronics’ complete free-fall detection solution, which consists of a 3-axis motion sensor and software application, has been chosen to protect users’ data stored on hard-disk drives in the new ESPRIMO Mobile family of professional notebooks from Fujitsu Siemens Computers.

STMicroelectronics introduce the L6591 PWM controller (29-Sep-2008)
The L6591 PWM controller, available from ST Microelectronics, is an integrated controller optimised for zero-voltage switching asymmetrical half-bridge converters, which enable lower-cost power supplies, delivering high efficiency from standby to full load, reducing heat and power loss.

SuperMESH3 power MOSFETs from ST Microelectronics (23-Sep-2008)
ST Microelectronics, providers of power semiconductors, have increased the ruggedness, switching performance and efficiency of power MOSFETs for lighting ballasts, where they were used in the PFC and Half Bridge sections as well as in switching power supplies.

ST Microelectronics introduces surface-mount power MOSFET (21-Jul-2008)
ST Microelectronics has introduced a 250A surface-mount power MOSFET, STV250N55F3, with low on-resistance to minimise energy conversion losses and enable higher performance

ST Microelectronics launches 1MHz two-wire serial EEPROMs (10-Jul-2008)
ST Microelectronics has introduced 1MHz two-wire serial EEPROMs in 256-Kbit, 512-Kbit and 1-Mbit densities, compatible with I2C Fast-Mode-Plus allowing data rates up to 2.5-times faster than the I2C Fast-mode. Operating at 1MHz, the M24M01-HR is able to complete a 1-Mbit data transaction in 1 second; the 256-Kbit M24256-BHR in a quarter of a second; and the 512-Kbit M24512-HR in half a second.

ST Microelectronics wins European prize from EPOMM (8-Jul-2008)
ST Microelectronics has received the European prize from the European Platform on Mobility Management (EPOMM) for the excellence of its Mobility Management plan implemented at its Grenoble site, based in the Rhône –Alpes Region (France).

Electromagnetic interference filtering solution from ST Microelectronics (8-Jul-2008)
ST Microelectronics has introduced a new device, EMIF06-AUD01F2, which ensures optimum audio performance in cellphones.

ST Microelectronics and NXP unveil management team for joint venture (7-Jul-2008)
NXP and ST Microelectronics have announced that their new joint venture name will be ST-NXP Wireless.

Channel decoders for digital radio receivers from ST Microelectronics (23-Jun-2008)
ST Microelectronics has signed an agreement with WorldSpace Satellite Radio to develop, manufacture and distribute chips for European Satellite Digital Radio (ESDR) receivers.

ST Microelectronics introduces step-up converter for blue-laser applications (5-Jun-2008)
ST Microelectronics, a supplier of semiconductor products for power conversion, has introduced an innovative step-up DC/DC converter, ST8R00. The ST8R00 features an output current cut-off function.

ST Microelectronics and CMP enable Chinese universities access to CMOS processes (3-Jun-2008)
ST Microelectronics, a semiconductor manufacturer, and CMP (Circuits Multi Projects), a broker in ICs, have announced that the two companies are offering Chinese universities access to ST Microelectronics’ advanced CMOS processes for academic and research purposes.

ST Microelectronics introduces PM6641 multi-output regulator (12-May-2008)
ST Microelectronics has combined all supply-voltage and reference sources for a multimedia chipset and DDR2/3 memory into a single device by introducing the PM6641 multi-output regulator.

New range of accelerometers from ST Microelectronics (21-Apr-2008)
ST Microelectronics, supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) devices found in the hot gaming and mobile multimedia applications, has added two new accelerometers to its ultra-compact portfolio of devices in 4 x 4 x 1.5mm LGA packages.

ST Microelectronics announces timing for first quarter 2008 earnings, conference call (18-Apr-2008)
ST Microelectronics has announced that it will release first quarter 2008 earnings after 5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time / 11:00 p.m. Central European Time (CET), on April 28, 2008.

ST Microelectronics increases on-chip Flash capacity of STR91xFA ARM966E-S based MCU family (15-Apr-2008)
ST Microelectronics has increased the on-chip Flash capacity of its STR91xFA ARM966E-S based MCU family by introducing 1.1 Mbyte and 2.1 Mbyte variants, delivering higher memory density.

NXP and ST Microelectronics combine wireless operations to form joint-venture company (14-Apr-2008)
NXP and ST Microelectronics have announced their agreement to combine key wireless operations to form a joint-venture company with strong relationships with several major handset manufacturers.

Step-up converters for LED backlights and lighting from ST Microelectronics (11-Apr-2008)
ST Microelectronics has introduced three monolithic step-up converters for LED backlights and lighting, providing 30mA or 85mA current sources for six rows of up to 10 white LEDs.

ST Microelectronics announces main resolutions for shareholder approval (4-Apr-2008)
ST Microelectronics has announced the main resolutions to be submitted for shareholder approval at the company’s annual general meeting, which will be held in Amsterdam on May 14, 2008.

ST Microelectronics introduces Repurchase Plan (3-Apr-2008)
ST Microelectronics has announced that its supervisory board has authorised the company to repurchase up to 30 million shares of its common stock.

ST Microelectronics, Intel and Francisco close transaction to create Numonyx (2-Apr-2008)
From now, ST Microelectronics will report its investment in Numonyx under the equity method of consolidation, consequently deconsolidating the results of the Flash Memory Group (FMG) from the Company’s operating income line items.

ST Microelectronics’ The Portland Group adds IMSL Fortran Numerical Library for Windows (2-Apr-2008)
The Portland Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ST Microelectronics and a supplier of compilers and development tools for High-Performance Computing, has announced that the IMSL Fortran Numerical Library from Visual Numerics is available from The Portland Group for PGI’s line of multi-core optimising parallel Fortran compilers running under the Microsoft Windows operating systems.

EEPROM portfolio from ST Microelectronics (1-Apr-2008)
ST Microelectronics offers a complete serial EEPROM portfolio from 2Kbit to 128Kbit in both I2C and SPI versions, with all family devices benefiting from space-saving Micro Leadframe (MLP) package technology.

ST Microelectronics and Veredus Laboratories launch lab-on-chip for molecular flu detection (25-Mar-2008)
ST Microelectronics and Veredus Laboratories have announced the commercial availability of VereFlu, a portable lab-on-chip application for rapid detection of all major influenza types at the point of need.

STM32 development tools available from ST Microelectronics (14-Mar-2008)
ST Microelectronics announced that the results of the 2008 Embedded Awards confirm that designing with the STM32 microcontroller family allows developers to meet performance targets for the end application with the help of the STM32 PerformanceStick.

ST Microelectronics unveils integrated power-management chip (13-Mar-2008)
ST Microelectronics, manufacturer of automotive semiconductors, has launched integrated power-management solution for MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) networks.

Embedded flash microcontrollers from ST Microelectronics and Freescale Semiconductor (3-Mar-2008)
Freescale Semiconductor and ST Microelectronics have unveiled the first four automotive Power Architecture microcontroller (MCU) products resulting from the two companies’ joint design program, initiated two years ago.

TCP/IP stack for STR91x Designers available from ST Microelectronics (3-Mar-2008)
ST Microelectronics 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.

New 8-bit microcontroller platform from ST Microelectronics (29-Feb-2008)
ST Microelectronics has unveiled details of a new 8-bit microcontroller platform designed to offer good levels of performance and cost-effectiveness in a wide range of applications.

ST Microelectronics introduces high junction-temperature TRIACs (25-Feb-2008)
ST Microelectronics has announced a new series of high-temperature TRIACs, which maintain specified performance up to a junction temperature of 150 degrees C, and which deliver turn-off capability suitable for appliance motor-control applications, in particular at its maximum temperature.

ST Microelectronics expands Nomadik multimedia application processor ecosystem (19-Feb-2008)
ST Microelectronics has expanded its Nomadik multimedia application processor ecosystem with the integration of Linux and Trolltech’s Qtopia application environment in the STn8815 Nomadik engine.

ST Microelectronics releases multiple software platforms for Nomadik application processor (18-Feb-2008)
ST Microelectronics has announced multiple software platform availability and new hardware features of its STn8815 application processor, the third–generation product in the company’s Nomadik family.