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IGBT modules handle up to 30 kW for motor drive, EV, charging apps
STMicroelectronics’ new ACEPACK (Adaptable Compact Easier PACKage) modules provide cost-effective and highly integrated power conversion for 3-30 kW applications including industrial motor drives, air conditioners, solar generators, welders, battery chargers, UPS controllers, and electric vehicles. ST’s space-efficient, low-profile ACEPACK technology combines high power density with reliability in economical plastic package. Features include optional solder-free press-fit connections, […]
STM32 MCU software supports LPWAN protocols
STMicroelectronics has extended its STM32 software ecosystem with a Sigfox package that simplifies development and gives extra flexibility to connect Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices to long-range, low-power wireless networks. The new X-CUBE-SFOX package is ready to use with ST’s B-L072Z-LRWAN1 Discovery Kit, which is already LoRa enabled through I-CUBE-LRWAN embedded software. Developers can now work with either of these […]
Dual Arm Cortex-M SoC handles BLE 5, IEEE 802.15.4 radio
Powering the next generation of smart connected objects like digital-home products, wearable electronics, smart lighting, and smart sensors, STMicroelectronics has revealed an advanced dual-processor wireless chip that supports new features and enhanced performance with extended battery life to deliver an improved end-user experience. The new STM32WB wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) devices combine a fully-featured Arm Cortex-M4-based microcontroller […]
STM32 proto boards connect to Cloud services via 2G/3G, LTE Cat M1/NB1 networks
STMicroelectronics has specially configured two STM32 Discovery Packs for fast connections of IoT devices to Cloud services over 2G/3G or LTE Cat M1/NB1 networks. Each pack contains an STM32L496 Discovery board and STMod+ Cellular expansion board featuring a Quectel cellular modem. The software provided includes the Espruino embedded JavaScript engine ported to the STM32L496 ultra-low-power […]
Prrogramming tool for STM32 MCU on-chip Flash/RAM or external memories
STMicroelectronics’ STM32CubeProgrammer (STM32CUBEPROG) software tool delivers device-programming and firmware upgrade for STM32microcontrollers in a unified, multi-platform, and user-configurable environment. Ready to run on Windows, Linux, or MacOS operating systems, the STM32CubeProgrammer can program the STM32 microcontroller’s on-chip Flash/RAM or external memories using various file formats. Further capabilities include whole-memory or sector erase and programming microcontroller option bytes. Users can […]
Single-chip balun for sub-1 GHz radio
STMicroelectronics has introduced a matched balun for its S2-LP 868-927MHz low-power radio transceiver to help engineers save board space and minimize RF-circuit design challenges in size- and cost-conscious products like IoT sensors, smart meters, alarms, remotes, building automation, and industrial controls. The 3.26mm2 BALF-SPI2-01D3 integrates all the impedance-matching and filtering components needed to connect an antenna […]
Image-stabilizing gyroscope brings shake-free photos in next-gen smartphones
Smaller, thinner smartphone camera modules can provide pin-sharp image stabilization and make extra space for new handset features, leveraging the reduced size, increased performance, and advanced vibration immunity of STMicroelectronics’ L20G20IS miniature 2-axis MEMS gyroscope. As the newest member of ST’s highly integrated Optical Image Stabilization device family, the L20G20IS measures just 2.0mm x 2.0mm x 0.7mm, liberating […]
Power SiP holds 600-V/8-A single-phase MOSFET bridge
STMicroelectronics’ PWD13F60 System-in-Package (SiP) contains a complete 600V/8A single-phase MOSFET full bridge in a 13mm x 11mm outline, saving bill-of-materials costs and board space in industrial motor drives, lamp ballasts, power supplies, converters, and inverters. With a footprint 60% smaller than a comparable circuit built from discrete components, the PWD13F60 can also boost end-application power density. By […]
Dedicated stepper-motor driver IC provides 256-microstep resolution
Sophisticated, space-saving advanced laboratory-automation systems are helping medical centers cut clinical costs and accelerate turnaround times – to provide high-quality care for more patients – while industrial robotics including 3D printing have greatly enhanced accuracy and throughput in recent years. 3D printers can produce parts with complex shapes, quickly and accurately, and are becoming more […]