MOSFET comes in 4-lead, energy-saving package.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
May 15, 2013 Supplied in TO247-4 four-lead package, MDmesh™ V Super-Junction MOSFET STW57N65M5-4 will enable increased energy efficiency in active PFC circuits and full-bridge or half-bridge power converters for consumer and industrial electronic products. Product provides direct source connection used only for switching control; extra lead increases switching efficiency, reduces energy losses, and allows higher-frequency operation for more compact power supplies.

Entry-Level MCU balances performance, power draw, integration.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
May 09, 2013 Offered in 5 package options from 3 x 3 mm WLCSP up to 14 x 14 mm LQFP100, STM32F401 features ARM® Cortex™-M4 32-bit/DSP core and offers 105 DMIPS at 84 MHz, 187 µA/MHz active current, and 11 µA typ STOP current. Integration includes 12-bit, 16-channel, 2.4 MSPS ADC; 12 communication ports, including USB OTG, I²S, I²C, and SPI; motor-control timer, and multiple general-purpose timers. Using Adaptive Real-Time accelerator, MCU allows zero wait-state operation from its 256 KB on-chip Flash.

TVS Diode has SMT outline of 0.45 x 0.2 mm.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Apr 17, 2013 Supplied in SMT package, ESDAVLC6-1BV2 Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode is intended for protecting sensitive electronics in consumer products and handhelds. Clamping voltage promotes safety for internal components, and bidirectional operation allows one part to fulfill multiple roles on PCB. Featuring 1 GHz bandwidth, 7.5 pF line capacitance, and breakdown voltage of 6 V, this product satisfies protection requirements in international standard IEC 61000-4-2.

Antenna Tuning Circuit supports MIPI Alliance RFFE standard.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Apr 10, 2013 Supplied in 0.4 mm pitch, 0.6 mm high chip-scale package, STHVDAC-304MF3 has 4-channel output for adjusting up to 4 tunable BST capacitors in antenna-matching circuits of multi-band GSM/WCDMA/3G-LTE smartphones. Product comprises high-voltage DAC for generating capacitor-tuning voltages from 2–20 V and is controlled via RF Front End (RFFE)-compliant, 1.8 V interface. Standard features include trigger- mode for time critical application, and shutdown mode to help extend battery life.

Proximity Sensor solves smartphone hang-ups.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 05, 2013 Combining time-of-flight sensor, ambient light sensor die, and infrared emitter, FlightSense™ VL6180 uses proximity measuring technology to calculate distance between smartphone and user, minimizing incidence of dropped calls and enabling innovative interactions with smartphones. IR emitter sends out light pulses, while light detector picks up reflected pulses, and electronic circuitry accurately measures time difference between emission of pulse and detection of its reflection.

Single-Chip Magnetometer suits space-constrained applications.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 04, 2013 Measuring 2 x 2 x 1 mm, 3-axis LIS3MDL offers flexibility for designers to implement movement and position detection in space-constrained products such as smartphones, tablets, and personal navigation devices. Standalone magnetometer is also suited to indoor navigation applications where it calculates dead-reckoning when no satellite signal is available. To build sensors with up to 9 DOF, chip can be combined with other discrete sensors such as 3-axis MEMS accelerometer or 3-axis MEMS gyroscope.

Multi-Core Microcontroller drives vehicle safety.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 01, 2013 Enabling ISO 26262 functional safety compliance in automotive systems, 32-bit SPC56EL70 combines dual cores with 2 MB Flash and 192 KB internal RAM memory, 3 CAN interfaces, and peripheral set for safety and motor-control applications, supporting up to 2 brushless 3-phase motors. MCU covers applications that need to respect automotive safety integrity levels up to and including ASIL D level, such as anti-lock braking, electric power steering, active suspension, and driver assistance systems.

Microcontrollers feature 180 MHz ARM Cortex-M4 core.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Mar 01, 2013 In addition to TFT-LCD controller, STM32F429/39 Series includes ST Chrom-ART Accelerator™ to accelerate graphics processing. Inter-IC Sound Time Division Multiplex connectivity allows multi-channel audio designs, while SDRAM interface allows user interfaces for applications such as smart meters, small appliances, and industrial/healthcare devices. Selected models also have anti-copying security for embedded processors. STemWin graphics software provides access to SEGGER emWin embedded graphics stack.

Battery Fuel Gauge IC gives reliable runtimes for mobile users.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 25, 2013 Housed in 1.4 x 2.0 mm chip-scale package, Model STC3115 monitors batteries up to 4.5 V utilizing OptimGauge™ adaptive algorithm which tracks state of charge and corrects battery model over lifetime. IC further optimizes accuracy by measuring true initial battery open-circuit voltage and preventing measurement disruptions when connecting charger or launching app. Aging and temperature compensation are built in, and voltage measurement accuracy is 0.25%.

Universal Lighting Controller fosters flexible development.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 18, 2013 With STM8 MPU core and 6 SMED (State Machine, Event-Driven) circuits, STLUX385 (Masterlux™ platform) improves performance of LED, fluorescent, and HID lighting systems. Single programmable chip addresses power conversion and control topology requirements stemming from such factors as lighting technology used, input power source (AC or DC), dimming requirements, and safety or reliability issues. Controller also integrates hardware Digital Addressable Lighting Interface peripheral.