STMicroelectronics has announced a new solution for USB Type-C and Power Delivery with an interface IC aimed at clearing the “Rat’s Nest” of cables in the office and living room currently used to charge and connect computers, smartphones, tablets, TVs, set-top boxes, gaming platforms, and a broad range of consumer, industrial, and IoT smart devices. […]
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Time-of-Flight ranging sensor maximizes mobile-camera performance
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), has released its second-generation laser-ranging sensor based on its highly successful FlightSense technology. The new sensor, the VL53L0, can range faster, over longer distances, and more accurately, significantly improving smartphone- and tablet-camera performance and opening new possibilities and features in robotics, user detection, drones, IoT, and wearables. With its small form factor […]
New digital power amplifiers for car audio deliver Cleaner Sound and Simplify System Design
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), is extending its lead in digital automotive-audio technologies by launching a second generation of power amplifiers that simplify design for car-radio system suppliers and deliver better listening experiences to drivers and passengers – even in smaller cars. ST’s new, second-generation FDA801 and FDA801B 4-channel class-D[1] amplifiers with digital input convert the digital […]
Kit helps develop field-oriented control schemes for brushless motors
STMicroelectronics has introduced a $35 starter kit plus a new free-of-charge software algorithm to help engineers and hobbyists implement efficient vector control in a very short time for motor-driven projects such as drones, appliances, E-bikes, home-automation, health care, and industrial machinery. The P-NUCLEO-IHM001 Motor-Control Nucleo Pack in combination with new software elements from the STM32 […]
Medical-grade accelerometer for implantables
STMicroelectronics has introduced the MIS2DH, an ultra-low-power 3-axis accelerometer specifically designed for medical applications, including implantable devices classified by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Class III. The accelerometer is an off-the-shelf device that can enable functions such as activity monitoring and posture sensing to be included in a wide range of medical applications. […]
