The STMicroelectronics plug-and-play wireless battery-charger development kit (STEVAL-ISB045V1) lets users quickly build ultra-compact chargers up to 2.5W with a space-saving 20mm-diameter coil, for charging small IoT devices and wearables such as smart watches, sports gear, or healthcare equipment. Built around the STWBC-WA wireless charging-transmitter controller, the kit comprises a charging base unit containing a transmitter […]
stmicroelectronicsinc
Precision op amp sports input voltage noise of just 12 nV/√Hz, extended voltage operating range
The STMicroelectronics TSB712A precision op amp maintains stable parameters over wide voltage and temperature ranges, bringing cost-effective high-end performance to a multitude of applications, including industrial and automotive systems. Fully specified over a wide supply-voltage range of 2.7V-36V, or ±1.35V to ±18V, the TSB712A is a flexible go-to device for multiple designs that not only simplifies engineering […]
Precision MEMS sensor supports accurate positioning and control for cars
STMicroelectronics has introduced the automotive-grade ASM330LHH six-axis inertial sensor for super-high-resolution motion tracking in advanced vehicle navigation and telematics applications. Serving demands for continuous, accurate vehicle location to support automated services, the ASM330LHH lets advanced dead-reckoning algorithms calculate precise position from sensor data if satellite signals are blocked. This often happens in urban canyons, tunnels, covered roadways, […]
Software implements Type-C Port Manager on STM32 MCUs
Helping engineers leverage the latest USB Power Delivery capabilities and versatile USB Type-C]connections in new or legacy product designs, STMicroelectronics has introduced new software for implementing a Type-C Port Manager (TCPM) on any general-purpose STM32* microcontroller. Compliant with the USB Type-C Port Controller Interface (TCPCi) specification, and designed to manage a separate single- or multi-port […]
Motor-driver board maximizes open-source 3D-printer performance
STMicroelectronics’ EVALSP820-XS motor-driver board brings ST’s industrial-control expertise to the RAMPS (RepRap Arduino Mega Pololu Shield) open-source 3D-printer platform, enabling 3D printer makers to unleash the full potential of their machines for faster printing and smoother surface finish. The RAMPS modular platform is making Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing accessible to makers, small businesses, and home […]
Quad low-side switch presents rich diagnostics for smart automation
The STMicroelectronics IPS4260L quad low-side intelligent power switch boosts efficiency and reliability in industrial automation, with four 260mΩTYPRDS(ON) power switches and protection features in a space-efficient, thermally enhanced package. The IC can manage up to 2.4A@TAMB=85°C (0.6A per channel or 2.4A on single channel) with the possibility to set current limitation threshold by external resistor and to […]
Wireless biosensor platform targets wearables for life-critical medical, healthcare monitoring apps
The Life Signal Product platform, the world’s first family of semiconductor chips optimized for mobile and wearable applications in medical and health monitoring for life-critical applications, was introduced today by LifeSignals Inc. The product family was developed and industrialized in conjunction with STMicroelectronics and 3M to meet the stringent needs of the medical market. The […]
High-accuracy MEMS sensors optimized for fine-positioning mechanisms
ST Microelectronics is extending its commitment to drive advanced automation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) by adding new high-stability MEMS sensors with 10-year product-longevity assurance. The new sensors, to be made available during 2018, begin with the IIS3DHHC, a 3-axis accelerometer optimized for high measurement resolution and stability to ensure accuracy over time and […]
Ultra-low-power Sigfox IoT modules provide dual RF connectivity
STMicroelectronics announced the certification of the dual-radio modules that combine Sigfox wireless-network technology with Bluetooth low energy (BLE). Jorjin’s WS211x Sigfox/BLE modules benefit from the market-leading performance and energy efficiency of ST’s BlueNRG-1 BLE System-on-Chip (SoC) and the S2-LP sub-1GHz RF transceiver. These advantages have enabled Jorjin’s modules to deliver cutting-edge connectivity and great battery […]
Software package brings Amazon Alexa technology to simple connected objects
The X-CUBE-AVS software package from STMicroelectronics enables Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service (AVS) to run on STM32 microcontrollers, allowing simple connected objects such as smart appliances, home-automation devices, and office products to support advanced conversational user interfaces with Cloud-based intelligence like automatic speech recognition and natural-language understanding. As an expansion package for the STM32Cube software platform, X-CUBE-AVS contains ready-to-use libraries and […]