STMicroelectronics' Nomadik® Multimedia Processor Adds Linux and Complete Application Environment from Trolltech


Geneva, February 7, 2008 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a leader in delivering high-performance, low-power multimedia solutions for next-generation mobile products, today expanded its Nomadik® multimedia application processor ecosystem with the integration of Linux and Trolltech's Qtopia application environment in the STn8815 Nomadik engine.

This powerful platform provides equipment manufacturers with a complete reference design that facilitates fast development and customization of the latest generations of multimedia applications including smart phones, wireless PDAs, internet appliances and car entertainment systems.

Based on ST's distributed-processing architecture with smart multimedia accelerators, the Nomadik processors enable compelling multimedia applications with ultra-low power consumption.

The newest STn8815 offering combines the application engine with a Linux base port and the Qtopia application framework. The Linux platform integrates major multimedia codecs (MPEG4, H.264, MP3, AAC, JPEG) and a full set of drivers for ST's embedded peripherals, including Bluetooth, WiFi, digital still camera, video output and power management.

Trolltech's Qtopia is a popular application platform and user interface for Linux-based mobile and embedded devices. It offers a rich toolkit and intuitive API (Application Programming Interface), fully customizable user interface and highly efficient development framework. The full software stack supports the key functionalities for a rich user experience, including video and voice calls, video and music playback, internet browsing, camcorder, touch screen and smart energy management.

"Until now, equipment manufacturers were largely left on their own to integrate software on top of the OS. The Nomadik Linux platform with the Qtopia application framework bridges the gap, providing a single-source solution that dramatically reduces product development time for both hardware and software," said Teppo Hemia, Mobile Platform Chipset Director within ST's Mobile, Multimedia and Communications Group.

"Trolltech's Linux-based Qtopia running on ST's latest Nomadik engine enables customers to efficiently deliver compelling multimedia solutions," said Karsten Homann, VP Professional Services at Trolltech. "This powerful combination significantly simplifies the creation of state-of-the-art user experiences as well as shortening the time to market for device manufacturers."

Samples of the STn8815 processor engine with the Qtopia software stack are available now. Volume production of the STn8815/ Qtopia offering is scheduled for Q2 2008. Pricing for the STn8815 is below $12 in quantities of 10,000 pieces for stand-alone package versions.

About Trolltech

Trolltech provides cross-platform software development frameworks and application platforms. Trolltech's Qt is used in popular software such as Skype, Google Earth, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Lucasfilm and by more than 5000 customers worldwide. Trolltech's Qtopia has enabled a new generation of exciting consumer devices such as mobile handsets, video-phones, set-top boxes and media players. Trolltech's software has shipped in more than 10 million devices.

Trolltech's products enable companies to easily build and deploy software across a wide range of operating systems and electronic devices. The company serves desktop and embedded application providers, as well as consumer electronics and mobile vendors, who face challenges in delivering user-friendly and differentiated software. Trolltech enables customers to accelerate innovation, shorten time to market and increase revenues. Trolltech's software improves the user experience by increasing the appeal and quality of customer's applications on desktop and devices. The future proof Qt software allows developers to code less, create more and deploy anywhere.

Trolltech supports open source and commercial customers. The company has offices in California, U.S.A.; Brisbane, Australia; Beijing, China; Berlin and Munich, Germany; Oslo, Norway. It is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TROLL. For more information about Trolltech, please visit trolltech.com.

About STMicroelectronics

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 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion.

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