All items tagged with STMicroelectronics (63)

STMicroelectronics, DSP Group, and Sensory Create Keyword-Smart Microphone for Voice-Controlled Devices

February 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics, DSP Group, and Sensory Create Keyword-Smart Microphone for Voice-Controlled Devices

Top MEMS supplier STMicroelectronics, DSP Group, and Sensory, a leading technology provider of voice interface and keyword-detect algorithms, have revealed details for a highly power-efficient, voice-detecting and -processing microphone that delivers keyword-recognition capabilities in a compact package. Ultra-low power voice processing and MEMS microphone circuitry enables sound detection and keyword recognition in a miniaturized single package.

STMicroelectronics To Manufacture USound's Patented Thin-Film Piezo-Electric MEMS Micro-Speaker Technology

February 22, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics To Manufacture USound's Patented Thin-Film Piezo-Electric MEMS Micro-Speaker Technology

STMicroelectronics and Austrian company USound GmbH announced their collaboration on the industrialization and production of the world's first miniature piezoelectric MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) actuators for smart audio systems in portable devices. The patented micro-speaker technology from USound aims to replace commonly used balanced-armature and electrodynamic receivers for handsets with a small piezo-MEMS actuator.

Evolutionary Obsolescence: MWC 2017 Report

February 9, 2017 by Joao Martins

Evolutionary Obsolescence: MWC 2017 Report

Like every year at this time, the world of telecom and mobile descends upon cosmopolitan Barcelona for another edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) promoted by the GSM Association (GSMA). As we have noted before, MWC is becoming a larger forum for cutting-edge audio technologies than other industry events: anything that's wireless audio, wearables, and IoT, and even small dedicated audio technology providers have taken notice and are attending in full force.

STMicroelectronics Introduces STM32H7 MCU Series with Increased Performance for Smart Devices

October 21, 2016 by Cristina Costa

STMicroelectronics Introduces STM32H7 MCU Series with Increased Performance for Smart Devices

STMicroelectronics is paving the way to even more intelligent smart devices everywhere with its new record-breaking STM32H7 series of microcontrollers, which embeds the highest SRAM memory (1Mbytes), Flash memory up to 2MB, and the richest connectivity peripheral set ever seen in the STM32 platform. Apart from extremely high on-chip memory density, the new STM32H7 series features state-of-the-art security for connected objects.

STMicroelectronics Acquires ams’ NFC and RFID Reader Assets

July 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Acquires ams’ NFC and RFID Reader Assets

STMicroelectronics announced that it has acquired ams’ assets related to NFC1 and RFID2 reader business. The acquisition of IP, technologies, products and business strengthens ST’s secure microcontroller solutions embedding NFC connectivity. New products already integrating this technology are sampling now to ST customers and covering a broad range of applications such as next-generation mobile and Internet of Things devices, complementing ST’s NFC/RFID EEPROM tag offering.

STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip

July 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Powers Lower Power Projects with New BlueNRG-1 System-on-Chip

STMicroelectronics revealed its first Bluetooth (4.2) Low Energy wireless System-on-Chip (SoC). The BlueNRG-1 is optimized to satisfy high-volume opportunities in the fast-growing Bluetooth Low Energy market, combining energy efficiency, and strong radio performance. Featuring a dedicated digital-microphone input that simplifies voice-enabled applications, the new SoC responds to multiple applications including retail, wearables, connected home, automotive, industrial and medical devices.

USB 3.0 Promoter Group Defines Authentication Protocol for USB Type-C

April 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

USB 3.0 Promoter Group Defines Authentication Protocol for USB Type-C

The USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced the USB Type-C Authentication specification, defining cryptographic-based authentication for USB Type-C chargers and devices. USB Type-C Authentication empowers host systems to protect against non-compliant USB Chargers and to mitigate risks from maliciously embedded hardware or software in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection.

New Digital Power Amplifiers for Car Audio from STMicroelectronics

December 29, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Digital Power Amplifiers for Car Audio from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics announced its second-generation digital audio amplifiers with internal 24-bit DAC conversion, bringing increased performance in comparison to its original products introduced in 2012. The new FDA801 and FDA801B 4-channel class-D components simplify system design and lower cost for car-radio suppliers, allowing for more than 40% power savings compared to standard class-D amplifiers.

MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers

August 27, 2015 by Mike Klasco

MEMS Microspeakers Are Truly Digital Transducers

This VC Spotlight article, from Mike Klasco includes some really great insight on upcoming developments and new companies active in the MEMS field. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers are just now appearing. As Mike explains “this is a really new technology, so new that only recently were functional lab prototypes operational.” Article originally published in Voice Coil, May 2015.

STMicroelectronics STM32 MCUs and MEMS microphones Power Prizm Smart Audio Device

March 6, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics STM32 MCUs and MEMS microphones Power Prizm Smart Audio Device

STMicroelectronics has revelead its contribution to the innovative Prizm smart audio device, which automatically plays the perfect song, based on the number of people in the room, their music tastes and habits, and even the time of day and ambient noise levels. ST’s leading-edge microcontroller and sensor technologies enable Prizm’s smart audio and touch interactions.

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