Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Linear Accelerometer is available in 4 x 4 x 1.5 mm package.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for battery-powered and space-constrained portable devices, Model LIS344AL features 3-axis sensing capabilities and built-in self-test facility that allows users to verify both mechanical and electrical parts of device. Accelerometer estimates acceleration values at low noise level, and offers full-scale output range of ±3.5 g and up to 10,000 g shock survivability. MEMS solution uses ECOPACK® lead-free technology for RoHS-compliance.
Original Press Release:
STMicroelectronics Announces Extra Degree of Freedom in 4 x 4mm Analog-Output Accelerometer Family
GENEVA, Dec. 21 -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a leading supplier of MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) devices, today announced a new solution extending its family of ultra-compact 'low-g' linear accelerometers with a three-axis analog-output sensor. Ideally suited for battery-powered and space-constrained portable devices, such as mobile phones, portable media players, PDAs or remote controls, the LIS344AL is a cost-sensitive MEMS solution in an ultra-compact square footprint operating with low power consumption.
The single-package approach protects a robust three-axis MEMS sensor and a CMOS interface chip that provides tilting and motion information, independent of the device's orientation, thanks to the three-axis sensing capabilities.
The LIS344AL estimates acceleration values at a very low noise level with minimized power consumption, which is especially critical in battery-operated portable systems. The new accelerometer is housed in an inexpensive 4 x 4 x 1.5mm plastic package to fit in a variety of space-constrained applications and its ultra-compact, robust design provides shock survivability up to 10,000g.
ST's new accelerometer offers a full-scale output range of ±3.5g. The built-in self-test facility allows the user to verify both the mechanical and electrical parts of the device. The accelerometer uses ST's ECOPACK® lead-free technology for RoHS-compliance (the EU's Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substances Directive).
The LIS344AL addresses a wide range of applications including data-integrity protection; user interface; anti-theft system; remote device control; intelligent motion-based power management; sport and health monitoring devices.
ST's LIS344AL is in volume production now. Unit pricing is $1.40 for large volumes. For further information on the LIS344AL and ST's complete MEMS portfolio, see www.st.com/mems.
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STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2006, the Company's net revenues were $9.85 billion and net earnings were $782 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
Source: STMicroelectronics
CONTACT:
Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics
+1-212-821-8959
michael.markowitz@st.com
Web site: www.st.com/
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