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STMicroelectronics begins volume production of PowerGaN devices for slimmer, cooler, and more efficient power products

“STMicroelectronics has begun volume production of e-mode PowerGaN HEMT (high-electron-mobility transistor) devices that simplify the design of high-efficiency power-conversion systems. The STPOWER™ GaN transistors raise performance in applications such as wall adapters, chargers, lighting systems, industrial power supplies, renewable energy …

STMicroelectronics’ GaN driver integrates galvanic isolation for superior safety and reliability

“STMicroelectronics’ first galvanically isolated gate driver for gallium-nitride (GaN) transistors, the STGAP2GS, trims dimensions and bill-of-materials costs in applications that demand superior wide-bandgap efficiency with robust safety and electrical protection. The single-channel driver can be connected to a high-voltage rail …

STMicroelectronics reveals latest FlightSense™ multi-zone distance sensor with camera-like field of view

“STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed a new FlightSense™ multi-zone distance sensor with 90° field of view – the industry’s best and 33% larger than the previous generation. The …

STMicroelectronics’ galvanically isolated high-side switches with diagnostics control and protect industrial loads

“STMicroelectronics has launched a family of octal high-side switches that combine galvanic isolation for robustness, RDS(on) below 260mΩ for energy efficiency, and protection and diagnostics for reliability and fault recovery. The 8-channel switches, ISO808, ISO808A, ISO808-1, and ISO808A …

STMicroelectronics’ integrated high-voltage driver shrinks and simplifies high-performance ultrasound scanners

“The STMicroelectronics STHV200 ultrasound IC integrates linear and pulse drivers with clamping, switching, and diagnostic circuitry to simplify, miniaturize, and cut the bill of materials in medical and industrial scanners. With 3A linear and 2A pulse output, typical applications for …

STMicroelectronics’ STM32 USB PD microcontrollers now support UCSI specification to accelerate Type-C Power Delivery adoption

“STMicroelectronics has added a USB Type-C® connector system interface (UCSI) library in the STM32Cube software ecosystem for STM32 microcontrollers (MCUs) to accelerate development of USB-C Power Delivery (PD) applications. The X-CUBE-UCSI is a turnkey UCSI-certified solution …

STMicroelectronics adds lossless image compression and information sharing in TouchGFX UI design software for STM32 microcontrollers

“STMicroelectronics has released TouchGFX 4.22 user-interface software with improvements that include advanced memory-saving image compression and built-in information sharing. TouchGFX 4.22 automatically selects the optimum compression for images and graphics, greatly reducing the system memory requirement without compromising …

STMicroelectronics reveals integrated hot-swap and ideal-diode controller for automotive safety-critical applications up to ASIL-D

“The STMicroelectronics STPM801 is the market’s first automotive-qualified integrated hot-swap and ideal-diode controller featured for functional-safety applications. The ideal-diode controller drives an external MOSFET replacing a Schottky diode conventionally used for reverse-input protection and output-voltage holdup. The reduced voltage …

STMicroelectronics’ octal high-side switches feature protection and diagnostics in space-saving footprint

“STMicroelectronics’ IPS8160HQ and IPS8160HQ-1 high-side switches provide eight channels, in a compact QFN48L package, with the added value of built-in protection and diagnostics. This unique combination of features helps save space and enhance reliability in PLC modules used for …

STMicroelectronics introduces its second generation of Industry 4.0-ready Edge AI powered microprocessors

“ST’s new STM32MP2 series 64-bit microprocessors come with SESIP Level 3 certification, industrial-application-ready interfaces and dedicated Edge AI acceleration STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the second generation …