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STMicroelectronics is a global leader in semiconductors, providing advanced solutions for consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial applications, and sustainable energy. Known for its innovative power management ICs, sensors, and microcontrollers, STMicroelectronics continues to drive the evolution of smart devices and IoT technologies. Their expansion into automotive electronics and AI-driven solutions further strengthens their global impact. With a focus on energy efficiency and cutting-edge design, STMicroelectronics plays a critical role in transforming industries, powering everything from smart cities to autonomous vehicles, and supporting the growing demand for sustainable technologies worldwide.

1.6kV IGBT for cookers and microwaves

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STMicroelectronics is aiming at domestic induction hobs and microwaves with a 1.6kV IGBT in a long lead TO-247 package. “STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT combines high thermal performance with efficiency in soft-switching topologies and easy paralleling,” claimed the company. Nominal current rating is 30A (120A pulsed), and the device works with its junction up to 175°C. Thermal resistance is 0.36°C/W junction-to-case, and 0.81°C/W for ...

ST won’t be split up says Italian Industry Minister

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ST will not be split into its French and Italian components, the Italian industry minister Adolfo Urso, told reporters yesterday. “Our intention is to strengthen STMicro on an international level and certainly not to tear it apart,” said Urso, according to Bloomberg. Urso denied a story in La Stampa saying that the management of ST would be split between the ...

ST-Qualcomm WiFi6 and BLE 5-4 module in mass production

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ST has started mass-production start of its ST67W611M1 combined Wi-Fi 6 and BLE  5.4 module. The module is the first product of ST’s collaboration with Qualcomm  to simplify implementing wireless connectivity in systems containing STM32 MCUs. The ST67W module is ready to integrate with any STM32 MCU and contains a Qualcomm multiprotocol network coprocessor and 2.4GHz radio. All RF front-end ...

Nvidia recruits TI for 800Vdc data centre

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Texas Instruments has joined the companies working with Nvidia on 800Vdc data centres. 800Vdc power-distribution architecture will provide the power density and conversion efficiency that future AI processors require, while minimizing the growth of the power supply’s size, weight and complexity,” said TI. Nvidia’s proposal is to convert 13.8kVac grid power directly to 800Vdc at the data centre perimeter. Compared with ...

Flexible gate driver for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs

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ST’s galvanically isolated automotive gate driver for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs gives flexibility to control inverters of different power ratings featuring programmable protections and diagnostics that allow ISO 26262 ASIL D qualification. With ADC and flyback controller integrated, the STGAP4S provides a highly featured and functional-safety qualified driver for scalable EV-powertrain designs. <img class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-865384″ src=”https://static.electronicsweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/30231506/IMG_0652-1024×576.webp” alt=”” width=”620″ height=”349″ ...

ST sees Q1 as the bottom of the market

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ST had Q1 revenues of $2.52 billion with a gross margin of 33.4%, operating income of  $3 million and net income of  $56 million It forecast Q2 net revenues of $2.71 billion with a  gross margin of 33.4% A company-wide programme to resize the company will deliver savings  in the high triple-digit million-dollar range exiting 2027. “Q1 net revenues came ...

Allegations of insider trading by ST management

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ST’s supervisory board has denied allegations of insider trading by two members of its managing board one of whom is CEO Jean-Marc Chery, reports Reuters. Italy’s Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti alleged that Chery and another executive sold shares a day before reporting negative results. French industry minister Marc Ferracci offered his “full support” to Chery in a post on X. ...

STM32 with AI acceleration and cyber protection for industry

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STMicroelectronics has announced a series of AI-enabled and security-enabled industrial and IoT microcontrollers: STM32MP235. The parts have dual Arm Cortex-A35 cores (1.3 or 1.5GHz depending on version), a 400MHz Cortex-M33 and an 0.6Top/s neural network accelerator. On board is a 400MHz VeriSilicon GC8000UL 3D GPU capable of up to 66.5Mtriangle/s or 400Mpixel/s, Open GL ES 3.2.8 or Vulkan 1.2. This ...

2.1MHz low-side current sense amplifier

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STMicroelectronics has introduced a 2.1MHz bandwidth low-side current-measurement amplifier in a 6-lead SOT23 pacakge. Dubbed TSC1801, it is aimed at motor control, solar power and automotive power conditioning. “The amplifier’s fast response allows pulse-by-pulse current control even in very high-frequency power-management systems,” according to the company, as well as “rapid over-current detection, protecting sensitive output-stage components against being damaged in ...