At Sensors Expo 2018, a product marketing engineer for ST Microelectronics demonstrates how a water-resistant pressure sensor mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) can be submerged in water and provide accurate readings. With this capability, it has potential applications in wearable devices, altimeters and barometers for portable devices, GPS applications, weather station equipment, Industry […]
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BLE module integrates application processor, balun, oscillators, antenna
To help product innovators streamline prototyping and development of connected smart objects, STMicroelectronics has created the SPBTLE-1S ready-to-use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module that integrates all the components needed to complete the radio subsystem. The new BLE module integrates ST’s proven BlueNRG-1 application-processor System-on-Chip (SoC) and balun, high-frequency oscillators, and a chip antenna, among others. Developers can use […]
Automotive power MOSFETs have high power density thanks to Tiny 5×6-mm dual-side cooling package
STMicroelectronics has introduced new MOSFET devices in the advanced PowerFLATTM 5×6 dual-side cooling (DSC) package, enabling increased power density in automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The new MOSFETs have already been chosen by Denso, a leading supplier of advanced automotive technology to all major car makers. The STLD200N4F6AG and STLD125N4F6AG are 40V devices for automotive […]
Power MOSFETs with fast-recovery diode target ZVS converter apps
The latest MDmesh DK5 power MOSFETs from STMicroelectronics are Very High-Voltage (VHV) super-junction transistors with the extra advantage of a fast-recovery diode. This helps designers maximize the efficiency of various power-conversion topologies including LLC resonant converters with Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS). As super-junction MOSFETs, the new devices — in voltage ratings from 950V to 1050V — […]
1.2-kV SiC diodes handle 2 to 40 A
A full range of 2A-40A 1200V silicon-carbide (SiC) JBS (Junction Barrier Schottky) diodes from STMicroelectronics enables a wider range of applications to benefit from the high switching efficiency, fast recovery, and consistent temperature characteristics of SiC technology. ST’s SiC-diode manufacturing process creates extremely robust devices with the best-in-class forward voltage (lowest VF), giving circuit designers […]
New features for smartphone op-amp selection app
STMicroelectronics has released the latest version of its ST Op Amps mobile app (ST-OPAMPS-APP) with new features that simplify use and help designers find important information on ST’s analog signal-conditioning products even more quickly. The app gives access to ST’s complete range of operational amplifiers, comparators, current-sensing products, power amplifiers, and high-speed amplifiers. Users can […]
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Tiny 2.6-A BDC motor driver targets portable, battery-powered IoT devices
The STSPIN250 single-chip 2.6A driver for brushed DC motors extends STMicroelectronics’ family of miniature, low-voltage, energy-efficient drivers for battery-powered portable and wearable applications. The driver integrates a full power-MOSFET bridge and fixed off-time PWM current controller in a tiny 3mm x 3mm package that saves space in portable equipment. The low on-resistance of the power […]
Nintendo Switch will carry several STM chips
STMicroelectronics today announced that its advanced semiconductor solutions, including motion sensors, touch-screen controller IC, STM32 microcontrollers, and NFC controller IC, have been selected for Nintendo Switch™ system, Nintendo’s latest innovative gaming device. Nintendo Switch is a home gaming console that can be played anywhere, and consists of a console, two Joy-Con™detachable controllers, Joy-Con charging grip […]
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Ultra-low-power MCUs sport big memory, graphics engine
The latest STM32L496 and STM32L4A6 microcontrollers (MCU) from STMicroelectronics extend the unique fusion of ARM® Cortex®-M4F core performance and proprietary ultra-low-power technologies, adding larger memories, enhanced graphics support, extra peripherals, and increased power-saving flexibility. Bigger on-chip RAM, now up to 320 Kbytes, complements the newly added ST Chrom-ART Accelerator™ graphics engine for smoother display performance […]
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Cloud-Compatible Wi-Fi Module builds in tight security measures
The latest Cloud-compatible Wi-Fi module from STMicroelectronics is set to accelerate development of all kinds of IoT and M2M devices. The new module provides advanced Internet-security and application protocols, and features a microcontroller capable of supporting operation in standalone or serial-to-Wi-Fi modes. The SPWF04 Wi-Fi module integrates an ARM® Cortex®-M4 STM32 microcontroller with a rich […]
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