STMicroelectronics Builds Wearable Technology Portfolio to Cement Market Leadership
Wave of analog and mixed-signal devices completes full collection for wearable
applications
Geneva, March 11, 2014 Â - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor
leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has
announced a raft of analog and mixed-signal devices targeting the rapidly
growing market for wearable technology. These devices include current sensors,
audio amplifiers, op amps, analog switches, and battery gas gauges enabling ST
to offer the industry's most complete set of building blocks for creating
innovative wearable applications.
Wearable applications are making a growing impact in markets that range from new
healthcare technologies including remote heart-rate monitoring to consumer
applications such as smart fashion accessories. These applications represent a
range of current and future markets that market analysts Strategy Analytics
projects to grow by more than 70% through 2017.
"In conjunction with our industry-leading range of motion and environmental
sensors[1] and our successes* in a broad range of already-available wearable
applications, our new[2] ultra-low power microcontrollers, and our award-
winning[3] BlueNRG Bluetooth® Smart wireless connectivity solution, the analog
and mixed-signal devices complete a comprehensive platform that makes ST the
clear one-stop supplier of choice for customers developing innovative wearable
applications," said Andrea Onetti, General Manager Analog and Audio Systems
Division, STMicroelectronics.
Examples of devices suitable for wearable applications include ST's single,
dual, and quad op amps, such as the OA4NP33 quad low-power op amp, that offer
an ultra-low-power typical consumption of just 580nA per channel (at 1.8V power
supply), making them ideally suited for functions such as sensor signal-
conditioning in battery-operated wearable devices. Another product, the GG25L
gas gauge, uses a patented OptimGauge(TM) algorithm to monitor battery voltage
to an accuracy of 0.25%.
Examples from ST's rich portfolio of motion sensors include the LIS2DH12 ultra-
low-power digital 3-axis accelerometer and the award-winning[1] LSM303C ultra-
compact high-performance e-compass module. ST's M24SR dynamic tags add NFC
connectivity to wearable applications for convenient wireless pairing, automatic
connection to websites, or warranty-card activation.
All of the devices are available in volume from March 2014.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2013, the Company's net revenues were $8.08 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.
For Press Information Contact:
STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz@st.com
* Select previously issued press releases highlighting ST's wearables successes:
* ST's Motion Sensors and Microcontrollers Propel Category-Creating Sports
Watches from Swimovate
* STMicroelectronics Imaging Technology Helps Visually Impaired
* MEMS Accelerometer from STMicroelectronics Is Part of Newly Launched Brain
Sentry Impact Sensor
* STMicroelectronics Chip Controls Pebble Smart Watch
* STMicroelectronics and X2 Biosystems Celebrate Shipment of 5,000th
Concussion Sensor System
* STMicroelectronics Accelerates Health and Fitness Monitoring
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[1] Source: IHS Consumer and Mobile MEMS Market Tracker H1 2013
[2] STMicroelectronics Launches New STM32 Ultra-Low-Power Microcontrollers for
Consumer, Health, and Industrial Applications
[3] STMicroelectronics Receives Two 2014 CES Innovations Awards
[1] LSM303C earned the Device of the Year recognition from MEMS Industry Group
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