News & Updates from STMicroelectronics
May 2009

SuperMESH3 950 V MOSFETs: enabling more reliable high-efficiency systems

SuperMESH3 is an innovative technology covering the high-voltage breakdown class, in which the 950 V series is an absolute novelty on the market. It combines excellent electrical performances and reliability in a winning combination, differentiating it from any other product or technology available to date. Increased breakdown voltage margin versus the standards offered in today’s market, extremely good RDS(on)*area and improved switching performances, combined with outstanding avalanche ruggedness extend the capabilities of SuperMESH3 950 V MOSFETs to solve the most critical application issues for lighting and SMPS applications. More

STMicroelectronics expands its new STM8S microcontroller family with 4K and 8K memory sizes

The 8-bit microcontroller world has praised the performances of the STM8S microcontrollers released to market in March 2009. Now, available with 4-Kbyte and 8-Kbyte Flash memory sizes, the STM8S103 and STM8S903 are available to extend the portfolio and address the more basic application needs. Based on 16 MHz architecture giving up to 16 MIPS, these MCUs feature true data EEPROM, 2.95 V to 5.5 V operation, 20-pin and 32-pin options, plus embedded advanced analog functions. The STM8S103 pinout was designed for maximum compatibility with existing STM8S105 and STM8S207 products. The STM8S903 pinout offers a maximum of analog features for brushless DC motor control. More

New certified smartcard ICs for secure e-government services

The ST23YR80, designed to support contact and contacless cryptographic operations including Elliptic curves, has been certified Common Criteria CCEAL5+ - Method 3.1. This product is manufactured in 0.13 µm for secure electronic identity documents (e-passports, electronic signatures). It benefits from STMicroelectronics outstanding experience in security and non-volatile memories, coupled with world-class manufacturing facilities. This range of next-generation smartcard ICs directly addresses the needs of today’s secure applications, from finance to e-government and transport, from pay TV to computer and IT. More

MEMS 3-axis ±2g /±4g /±8g smart digital output evaluation board based on nano accelerometer LIS331DLH

The STEVAL-MKI022V1 is a demonstration board kit designed to provide the user with a complete, ready-to-use platform for demonstration of the LIS331DLH - a low-power 3-axis linear accelerometer with digital output. This MEMS sensor includes a sensing element and an IC interface capable of translating information from the sensing element into a measured signal that can be used for several applications. In addition to the MEMS sensor, the demonstration board uses an ST7-USB microcontroller that functions as a bridge between the sensor and the PC. The board is demonstrated in this online video. More

PEP01-5841: Power over Ethernet power-supply protection

The PEP01-5841 has been designed to protect power over Ethernet PSE (power source equipment) against line overvoltages. It embeds 4 decoupling capacitances to stabilize power supplies. It is compatible with IEEE 802.3af requirements and allows PoE-based systems to be immunized against both electrical overstress (EOS) and electrostatic discharges (ESD) according to IEC 61000-4-5 and IEC 6100-4-2. More

Highest-density serial EEPROMs in 2 x 3 mm package in advanced manufacturing technology

ST announces two 512-Kbyte devices delivering the highest-density memories available in the industry-standard 2 x 3 mm 8-pin micro leadframe package (MLP). The new devices are the M95512 featuring a 20 MHz SPI port, and the M24512 with an I²C interface supporting 400 kHz fast-mode or 1 MHz fast-mode plus. They are pin compatible with lower density memories to allow designers to upgrade products quickly and efficiently. More

HDMI and video-switch evaluation board

Evaluate the capabilities of ST's video switches and buffers for both standard analog and high-speed TDMS (transition minimized differential signaling) digital signals. Powered by the 9 V adapter provided, the board includes a 2-line backlit LCD with 16 characters-per-line that displays the selection status as well as the control signals sensed by the preprogrammed microcontroller. More

Secondary rectification diodes for adaptors and desktop SMPS

Single Schottky rectifier, suited for high-frequency switch-mode power supplies. Packaged in TO-220AB, TO-220FPAB, D2PAK and I2PAK, this device is intended for notebook, game-station and desktop adaptors, providing high efficiency at both low and high load in these applications. More

SPMB250-A1: a complete and cost-effective ZigBee solution for remote motion control and monitoring

The SPMB250-A1 MotionBee module represents the easiest solution to implement remote motion control and monitoring in wireless sensor networks. The SPMB250-A1 combines a 3-axis MEMS accelerometer with a 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 SoC designed to run the EmberZNet ZigBee protocol stack. The module needs no external components, except for the power supply. Benefit from ST's electronic integration expertise and save time for your design! More

Online presentation introduces ST's new ViperPlus family of power conversion ICs

This 15 minute presentation introduces you to ST's new family of VIPerPlus converters and how its 800 V avalanche-rugged SuperMESHTM power MOSFETs and its state-of-the-art PWM circuitry combine to deliver a robust, efficient and low-cost AC-DC converter. In addition to benefits such as optimized current-mode control and comprehensive built-in protection circuits, the VIPerPlus family meets all of the world's most demanding energy efficiency requirements, drawing less than 50 mW in standby mode. More

Free North-America Technical Seminars Sensors seminars

ST provides a wide range of sensing solutions - from motion with MEMS, to touch interface with resistive and capacitive sensing controllers, to temperature and proximity sensors. ST is conducting a series of training seminars in several US cities in June. These day-long seminars provide technical and practical highlights on basic principles of sensing (motion, resistive and capacitive touch, temperature and proximity). Attendees will see hands-on demonstrations and receive hardware, software and mechanical design training on these products. More