All items tagged with STMicroelectronics (59)

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.

STMicroelectronics Accordo2 Automotive Audio Processor Shrinks Design Cycle and Time-to-Market

November 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Accordo2 Automotive Audio Processor Shrinks Design Cycle and Time-to-Market

The new Accordo2 family from STMicroelectronics offers a fully integrated audio subsystem, including media decoding, audio routing, sound processing, and analog audio inputs and outputs, as well as an independent secure CAN (Controller Area Network) microcontroller subsystem. Until now, car infotainment manufacturers had to use multiple devices to achieve the same result that a single Accordo2 device delivers.

STMicroelectronics Opens MEMS Microphone Lab in Taiwan

July 28, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics Opens MEMS Microphone Lab in Taiwan

Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics has announced the opening of a new MEMS Microphone Lab in Taiwan to enhance its audio performance specifications. The advanced testing facility will answer engineers’ need for new MEMS microphone application development, enabling bit-perfect recording quality.

Eight-channel High Dynamic-Range Audio Processor from STMicroelectronics

July 3, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Eight-channel High Dynamic-Range Audio Processor from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new digital audio processor with a >100 dB SNR and HDR (High Dynamic Range) audio-signal acquisition technology. The device can process most digital input formats up to 6.1/7.1 channel and 192 kHz, 24-bit DVD-audio and DSD/SACD.

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