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June 2015 MEMS and Sensors news from STMicroelectronics
  • New SDK to jump-start your design with MEMS sensors and Bluetooth Smart®

    BlueMicrosystem is a comprehensive software development framework born to complement the STM32 Nucleo motherboard (NUCLEO-F401RE) and two expansion boards for sensors (X-NUCLEO-IKS01A1) and for Bluetooth Smart® (X-NUCLEO-IDB04A1).
    This SDK includes the MotionFX sensor fusion algorithm to combine all sensor outputs and relevant software layers to stream processed data in real-time to a smartphone via Bluetooth Smart®.
    It also contains implementation examples for both Android and iOS operating systems.
    Start developing your connected apps for remote sensor nodes in just a few clicks.

  • Ultra-low-power, 3-axis accelerometer with 10-years longevity

    The new IIS328DQ high-performance, 3-axis accelerometer is recommended for industrial applications requiring an extended temperature range and long lifespan.
    It features ultra-low-power operational modes that allow advanced power-saving and smart sleep-to-wakeup functions.
    The IIS328DQ has dynamic, user-selectable full-scales of ±2g/±4g/±8g and is capable of measuring accelerations with output data rates from 0.5 Hz to 1 kHz. 
    Available in a 4x4 mm package, the IIS328DQ is guaranteed to operate over a temperature range from -40 to +105 °C.

  • New all-in-one board to explore multiple MEMS and environmental sensors

    The new X-NUCLEO-IKS01A1 expansion board has an on-board:
    • LSM6DS0 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope
    • LIS3MDL 3-axis magnetometer
    • HTS221 humidity and temperature sensor
    • LPS25HB pressure sensor
    The board can be easily plugged into an STM32F4 Nucleo motherboard and connected to other X-Nucleo expansion boards to test its sensors in combination with other devices.
    The X-NUCLEO-IKS01A1 is equipped with Arduino UNO R3 and 24-pin DIL connectors, which are used in all ST’s MEMS adapters and make the board scalable to test other sensors.

  • VL6180X proximity, gesture and ambient light sensing module

    Take a high-speed train when developing your time-of-flight applications.
    The VL6180X-SATEL kit includes two small satellite boards with a VL6180X proximity sensor, gesture and ambient light sensing module as well as an LDO, which can be easily integrated into your application thanks to their tiny form factor.
    Using multiple satellites in your device will unlock innovative use-cases like gesture recognition.
    To help you get started, a complete development eco-system is available including two user-friendly Nucleo evaluation packs and a complete firmware package.

  • Evaluate ST’s new iNEMO inertial module with 6DoF in a compact footprint
    The STEVAL-MKI160V1 is a standard DIL24 socket adapter board designed for the evaluation of the LSM6DS3, a system-in-package featuring a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope.
    It is an ideal solution for system prototyping and device evaluation and it can be plugged into the STEVAL-MKI109V2 motherboard or the X-NUCLEO-IKS01A1 board for fast prototyping.
    The adapter enables the complete LSM6DS3 pinout and comes together with decoupling capacitors on the VDD power supply line.
    The LSM6DS3 has an always-on low-power mode for an optimal motion experience in consumer applications.

  • ST launches 10 years longevity program for Motion MEMS
    The 10 years longevity commitment program assures, on selected parts, continuity and stability of supply for ST customers, especially those that design industrial applications and require long-term product availability.
    The 10 years longevity commitment begins at the time of product launch.
    The first MEMS joining the program are ST’s new accelerometers and a gyroscope specifically intended for harsh industrial environments often characterized by extended temperature ranges and a high level of shocks and vibrations.
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June 2015 News and Updates from STMicroelectronics
  • 1200 V IGBT S series features the industry’s lowest saturation voltage
    Ideal for use in hard-switching topologies up to 8 kHz, ST’s 1200 V IGBT S series features the industry’s lowest VCE(sat).
    Available in 15 A, 25 A and 40 A current ratings, they increase the efficiency of power supplies, welders and industrial motor drive applications thanks to the optimal trade-off between conduction and switching performance combined with outstanding robustness and EMI characteristics.
    Based on the 3rd generation of trench-gate field-stop technology, they feature a 175 °C maximum operating junction temperature, a 10 µs (min.) short-circuit withstand time and a wide safe operating area (SOA).

  • Evaluate ST’s long-life, paper-thin, rechargeable, solid-state batteries
    Two kits are now available for evaluating and supporting the design of tiny technology and IoT devices based on ST’s EFL700A39 EnFilm™ thin-film batteries.
    The EFL700EVALKIT evaluation kit enables discovery of the performance of the EFL700A39 by monitoring the voltage and the dynamic charge / discharge current in real use-case conditions.
    The EFL700PMB power management board includes all the power management circuitry so the EFL700A39 can be directly connected and used in your application for rapid evaluation.

  • Gain efficiency and save components in your next power supply design
    Switched-mode power supply design is a relentless quest for higher efficiency and lower component count.
    You can get serious improvements in both by using the SRK2001, an adaptive synchronous rectification controller for LLC resonant converters in your next design.
    Thanks to its advanced control logic, power MOSFET turn-on and turn-off timing is optimized for superior efficiency at all load conditions.
    Moreover, up to 6 external components, typically required to compensate for power MOSFET stray inductance, can be saved.
    The SRK2001 is ideally suited for all-in-one PCs, servers, game consoles or high-end TVs.

  • Highly compact ESD protection in 01005 package revolutionizes IoT applications
    ST's ESDAVLC12-1BV2 is a silicon-based ESD protection device supplied in the industry’s smallest standard surface-mount package of 0.4 x 0.2 mm.
    It fully complies with ESD standard IEC 61000-4-2. Although other types of ESD protectors – such as varistors – are available in the same size, these generally do not protect as efficiently.
    The ESDAVLC12-1BV2 clamping voltage is half that of the nearest competing varistors in the same size package, offering greater safety for the internal components.

  • New 800 V overvoltage-protected AC switch gets a smaller package
    ST’s new ACS108-8SUN is an overvoltage-protected AC switch designed to control loads up to 0.8 A. Featuring 800 V VDRM and VRRM, improved dV/dt and (dI/dt)c, and a low IGT of 10 mA, it withstands 2 kV EFT and surge, in full compliance with IEC 61000-4-4 and -5-5 standards yet interfaces directly with a microcontroller.
    Its SMBFlat-3L package brings an Rth(j-t) 40% better than an SOT-223. The ACS108-8SUN helps reduce component count by 80% – removing the need for external devices like RC snubbers and / or varistors.
    A clever PCB lay-out can allow use of both SMBFlat-3L and SOT-223 versions on the same PCB.

  • New 5-line IPAD™ EMI filters and ESD protects side keys
    Sidekeys – intended for volume control or scroll functions – in smartphones and wearable devices are major entry doors for electrostatic discharges that can destroy the portable device.
    The new IPAD EMIF05-SK01F3 is an application-specific integrated passive component (ASIP) designed to filter EMI/RFI noise and to protect all systems subjected to electromagnetic interferences from ESD surges up to 15 kV.
    The EMIF05-SK01F3 is housed in a 0.5 mm-thick 1.2 x 1.5 mm flip-chip package. 



June 2015 Automotive and transportation news from STMicroelectronics
  • gapDRIVE™ isolated driver for IGBTs and MOSFETs is now AEC-Q100 qualified
    The STGAP1S, a galvanically-isolated single-gate driver for MOSFETs and IGBTs, is a dependable solution for switched-mode power converters where an isolation of up to 1500 V is required.
    It features sophisticated and largely programmable protection functions such as Miller clamp, desaturation detection, overcurrent detection, 2-level turn-off, VCE overvoltage protection, and both under- and over-voltage lockout (UVLO and OVLO) circuits to help design with robustness and reliability in mind.
    All this is accessible for the design of in-vehicle applications, such as traction inverters in electric vehicles, as the STGAP1S is now fully AEC-Q100 qualified.

  • First 1200 V automotive-grade SCR ensures ultra-reliable power conversion
    The TN5050H-12WY is optimized for a wide range of AC/DC converter applications, including electric vehicles and other battery chargers, renewable energy inverters, solid-state relays and UPS. It offers superior surge-current handling (580 A), power dissipation capability (Rth=0.3 °C/W, Tj max=150 °C), and overvoltage robustness up to 1300 V, while uniquely enhancing reliability, quality, and supply of components with the AEC-Q101 certification.
    This new SCR enables designers to achieve the same level of efficiency as traditional diode bridges, but with lower cost and a smaller PCB footprint.

  • Advanced automotive EEPROMs with advanced data security
    Both ST’s SPI and I2C bus Advanced Automotive EEPROM series provide enhanced data protection through a specific set of read/write/lock instructions that enable storage of sensitive data including traceability, serial number, and unique customer ID.
    Moreover, the 4 million erase/write cycle endurance enables storage of frequently updated data such as key parameters that change according to environmental conditions (data-logging), avoiding memory-hungry strategies for extending EEPROM lifetime.
    The 50-year data retention is guaranteed, even at a constant 125 °C, ensuring the parameters remain available well beyond the useful life of the vehicle.

  • Jump start your next in-vehicle switching regulator design
    Getting started with your next switching regulator for dashboard, car audio system or in-vehicle sensor module design is easier than ever before with STEVAL-ISA158V1 evaluation board that puts at your fingertips all the capabilities of the A6986, an AEC-Q100-qualified step-down synchronous switching regulator.
    Capable of delivering up to 2 A, the A6986 can withstand cold-crank and load-dump specifications for in-vehicle applications thanks to a wide input voltage range and the ability to work at 100% duty cycle while its low-consumption and low-noise modes can help meet energy-efficiency and noise-design specifications as required by most sensitive car electronic systems.

  • AEC-Q101-qualified ESD protection shields automotive high-speed links
    The ESDAXLC6-1BT2Y is a single-line ESD protection device designed for automotive equipment.  It is suited for all types of applications including antennas and high-speed datalines as it combines an ultra-low capacitance with a 12 GHz bandwidth.
    Its ESD capability exceeds both ISO 10605 and IEC 61000-4-2 level 4 standards, with respectively 12 and 16 kV contact discharge while the air discharge capability exceeds 30 kV.
    Housed in a thin SOD-882T package, it is ideal for use on high-density boards.

  • AEC-Q101-qualified load-dump protection series keeps your board safe
    The LDP01Y series protects car or truck electronic boards from surges defined in the ISO 7637-2 pulse 5a/5b and ISO 16750-2 test A/B standards.
    With stand-off voltages rated from 22 to 70 V, it is ideal to protect any type of sensitive circuit.
    As many variations are described in ISO 7637-2 pulse 5a/5b and ISO 16750-2 – due to surge duration, serial resistance in the circuit and surge voltage range – the datasheet provides four curves to accurately define the surge characteristics and select the appropriate LDP01Y device.
    The LDP01Y series is supplied in a D2PAK package.

  • AEC-Q101 40 V, 6 A dual-Schottky diodes for SMPS and other power converters
    Housed in a DPAK package, the STPS640CBY-TR is intended for use in low- and medium-voltage applications, and in particular in high-switching-frequency circuits where low switching losses are key (freewheeling and polarity protection). The Schottky diodes are connected in a common-cathode configuration and suited for electronic control modules, DC/DC converters and motor drives, in automotive applications and other functions in harsh environments, thanks to an operating junction temperature range from -40 to + 150 °C.

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May 2015 Microcontroller news from STMicroelectronics
  • How to take full advantage of the low-power UART in the STM32L0

    Equipped with a low-power UART (LPUART), STM32L0 MCUs enable your application to stay connected at outstandingly low consumption levels.
    The LPUART can run on a low-power clock while the device is in a power-saving mode and wake up the system upon a received frame event or an address match.
    To support engineers in squeezing the last nanoampere out of their designs, a new application note (AN4635) is available which – complemented by the X-CUBE-LPUART software examples – guides you towards the optimum use of the LPUART with the help of numerous case studies.

  • STM32CubeMX, a powerful tool to reduce power consumption

    The power consumption calculator included in the STM32CubeMX MCU configuration tool provides an easy way to estimate the power consumption of all STM32 MCUs, and especially the STM32L0 or STM32L1 series, in your application.
    It supports design engineers in finding the optimum device settings for the lowest overall power consumption and a maximum of battery life.
    With the STM32CubeMX revision 4.7, the accuracy of the power consumption calculation has been further increased, wakeup times are now taken into consideration and the power-saving sequence can be checked for invalid transitions.

  • Explore the rich connectivity of high-performance, energy-efficient STM32F446 MCUs

    A new STM32F446 evaluation board helps developers prototype advanced and innovative applications based on ST’s high-performance and highly-integrated STM32F446 MCU platform.
    Taking full advantage of the embedded STM32F446 MCU, the new evaluation board offers SDRAM and Quad-SPI Flash memories and delivers category-leading processing capabilities of 608 CoreMark and 225 DMIPS.
    Benefitting from the MCU's rich connectivity, the board includes a camera module, CAN and USB HS and FS interfaces as well as a TFT color LCD and extended audio features with SPDIF, Digital Microphones, audio DAC and Audio jacks.

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May 2015 Motor control news from STMicroelectronics
  • Explore the gapDRIVE™ isolated IGBT and MOSFET driver demo board
    A complete evaluation suite is now available to quickly delve into the STGAP1S galvanically-isolated single MOSFET and IGBT driver and evaluate its performance and capabilities.
    At its core is the EVALSTGAP1S demo board fitted with an IGBT in a TO247 package and two diagnostic LEDs that can be used in standalone or multiple modes.
    To access internal registers and fine tune the STGAP1S’s power switch characteristics for your application requirements, simply install the STSW-STGAP001 graphical user interface and evaluation software and connect the EVALSTGAP1S to a PC through the STEVAL-PCC009V2 interface board.

  • A 600 V rated IGBT and MOSFET half-bridge gate driver
    The L6491D is a high-voltage device that can handle up to 600 V for driving IGBTs or MOSFETs in a half-bridge configuration in typical off-line switched-mode converters for motor control, power supply or lighting applications.
    With its 4 A drive capability, it’s perfectly suited for usage in a wide range of converter power outputs while the integrated boot-strap driver and protection comparator, useful for overcurrent or over-temperature protection, help reduce the component count.

  • Evaluate ST’s new FOC-compatible power board up to 1 kW
    The STEVAL-IHM023V3 evaluation board is a 3-phase motor control AC-DC inverter bridge designed to drive two-or three-phase motors up to 1000 W with or without sensors.
    The main products on board are the STGP10H60DF 600 V IGBT and the L6390 high-voltage driver featuring an operation amplifier for advanced current sensing and an integrated comparator enabling hardware protection such as over-current and over-temperature.
    Thanks to the accuracy of the current feedback and the advanced characteristics, the system well addresses field-oriented control (FOC) application requirements.

  • 80 V STripFET F7 MOSFETs in H2PAK for high-current motor control designs
    Increase the efficiency of your next high-current motor control design with ST’s latest 80 V STripFET F7 MOSFETs assembled in high-current (up to 200 A), low thermal resistance, 2- and 6-lead H2PAK packages.
    They combine a very low on-state resistance (1.7 mOhm) with an optimized switching behavior in order to meet stringent efficiency requirements. Excellent EMI performance and high avalanche ruggedness enable more reliable and robust designs.
  • Drive high-power stepper motors with superior accuracy and smoothness
    PowerSTEP01 is an integrated stepper motor driver that combines diverse semiconductor technologies to deliver unprecedented results.
    The powerSTEP01’s control core supports 128 micro-step operations with advanced current control and is completely configurable through a standard SPI port. Its dual full-bridge power stage is built with eight, 10 A rated, discrete power MOSFETs with 16 mOhm RDS(on) for high efficiency that are fully protected against overcurrent and short-circuit conditions with non-dissipative sensing. With these features, the powerSTEP01 can handle an astounding 500 W/cm2 while delivering superior accuracy and motion smoothness.
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May 2015 News and Updates from STMicroelectronics
  • BlueNRG-MS Bluetooth low energy network processor for smart IoT devices
    Bluetooth 4.1 compliant, the BlueNRG-MS IC exhibits an unparalleled low current consumption, ideal for connecting smart Internet of Things devices that need to operate for years while being powered from a small coin cell battery.
    It runs the complete Bluetooth low energy stack on an embedded Cortex-M0 core and it is also connected through a proprietary SPI-based interface to a host MCU running the application.

  • High-efficiency, Low-noise, buck switching converter
    Use the STEVAL-ISA159V1 evaluation board to explore the L6984, a high-efficiency monolithic synchronous step-down regulator, able to deliver up to 400 mA with an input voltage from 4.5 to 36 V.
    The L6984 has a low-consumption mode (LCM) that boosts efficiency at light loads and a low-noise mode (LNM) for noise-sensitive applications like powering sensors in factory automation.
    The bill of materials and the board’s layout are optimized for efficient integration into your design and a considerably reduced time to market: a bonus for appliances or audio systems in both car and home applications.

  • New series of Industrial-Plus EEPROMs operate up to 105 °C
    Operating up to 105 °C, the new Industrial-Plus series of Serial EEPROMs is designed for advanced industrial control and networking equipment, smart lighting systems and power switches, as well as other harsh environment applications.
    A rapid, 4 ms write time and bus frequencies up to 20 MHz make them ideal where high-speed parameter storage and rapid data exchange is needed.
    With 34 new part numbers with 2K to 512 K bits of memory, the M24 (I2C) and M95 (SPI) series, both guaranteed for 4 million erase/write cycles, enable equipment used in challenging thermal conditions to benefit from enhanced-reliability devices.

  • Innovative ESD protection and EMI filtering for sensitive audio ICs
    The 3.5 mm audio jack is a must-have interface to connect audio accessories.
    It is also the entry point for ESD that can destroy sensitive audio ICs.
    To ensure high-quality audio, EMI must also be filtered.
    The EMIF05-AUD02F3 provides premium ESD protection reducing IEC 61000-4-2 level 4 (+/- 8 kV) ESD strikes down to 15.3 V.
    Its EMI filter prevents noise issues by providing -20 dB attenuation from 15 MHz to 2.5 GHz.
    All housed in a compact WLCSP package it has a PCB  footprint of only 1.83 mm² thanks to ST’s IPAD™ technology which integrates multiple passive devices in a single silicon die.

  • P-channel MOSFET portfolio extended with new trench-gate devices
    Featuring a very low on-state resistance (less than 22.5 mΩ for a -20 V device in the 2x2 mm PowerFLAT micro-package) and figure of merit (FoM), ST has extended its offering of P-channel MOSFETs with a breakdown voltage from -100 V up to -20 V.
    The latest trench-gate P-channel MOSFETs help simplify designs and meet power and efficiency targets by using fewer devices and smaller package sizes.
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January 2015 - Motor Control news from STMicroelectronics
  • Field-Oriented Control (FOC) made easy and affordable !
    The STEVAL-IHM033V1 is a control stage demonstration board based on the STM32F100CB microcontroller.
    Designed to be an evaluation environment for your motor control solutions, the STEVAL-IHM033V1 fully supports ST’s Software Development Kit (STSW-STM32100) for FOC on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM).
    The dedicated on-board MC connector lets you complete your system by selecting one of ST’s power boards matching various motor specifications (e.g. STEVAL-IHM035V2).
    In addition, the board supports sinusoidal and trapezoidal control and features an insulated USART for communication.


  • Increase the efficiency of your motor control designs with ST’s new 1200 V IGBT M series
    A highly optimized conduction and switching performance makes ST’s M series of 1200 V IGBTs ideal for highly-efficient motor control designs.
    Improved reliability and ruggedness are ensured thanks to a wide safe operating area (SOA), a minimum short-circuit withstand time of 10 µs at 150 °C, and an extended maximum operating junction temperature of 175 °C.

  • IGBT/MOSFET drivers with built-in isolation simplify industrial power conversion designs
    The STGAP1S, an advanced galvanically isolated single-channel gate driver, provides sophisticated protection functions such as Miller clamp, desaturation detection, overcurrent detection, 2-level turn-off, VCE overvoltage protection, and both under- and over-voltage lockout (UVLO and OVLO) circuits.
    These features combined with its 1500V rated isolation and high noise immunity make the STGAP1S a compact and powerful solution that enables designers to match the IGBT and MOSFET driving stage to both power switches and system requirements in demanding industrial motor drives.

  • ePresentation
    Spin your motor application with new hands-on presentation
    ST recently released the v4.0 of the STM32 PMSM FOC SDK.
    This new version of the user interface and firmware library brings new features including a new motor control library architecture for easy and quick accessibility, a new sensorless algorithm for very low speed and fast acceleration (air con, fridge) and increased efficiency for low- or zero-speed, full torque applications (washing machines, factory automation).
    The new hands-on presentation covers the motor control ecosystem and helps each user, step by step, make the right selection of hardware boards and install tools, and then configure the software library and spin his PMSM motor.
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January 2015 - News and Updates from STMicroelectronics
  • New 650 V MDmesh M2 MOSFETs boost efficiency and robustness
    The MDmesh M2 series of super-junction MOSFETs has been extended with the introduction of 650 V devices for more robust and reliable applications.
    Combining a low on-state resistance (down to 0.36 Ω in the TO-220 package) with low gate charge and input/output capacitances, they allow faster and more efficient switching in adapters, solar micro-inverters and lighting applications.

  • Super-slim AEC-Q101-qualified ultrafast rectifiers for automotive and outdoor electronics
    Housed in the 1 mm thick SMBFlat package, ST’s automotive-qualified high-voltage ultrafast rectifiers are suited for miniature electronic control modules, power converters, and motor drives, in automotive applications and, thanks to a -40 °C +175 °C temperature range, also harsh-environment applications, like base stations and outdoor lighting.
    Footprint compatible with, yet 60% thinner than the standard SMB package with current-rated from 1 A to 3 A, and a VRRM from 600 V to 1200 V, this new 10-rectifier range includes L devices optimized for low forward voltage (VF), and R devices optimized for reverse-recovery time (trr).

  • Never lose track with ST’s smart real-time vehicle positioning, navigation and tracking system
    The STEVAL-IEG001V2 is a smart vehicle tracking system featuring a GPS module based on TESEO II for positioning, GSM/GPRS for location update and MEMS as anti-theft feature and vehicle crash detection (a log is stored in the microSD card and sent via SMS for black-box functionality).
    Installed in the vehicle, the system consists of a unit built around an STM32 microcontroller and a remote web server application where vehicle status and movements are shown on a map.
    Nowadays, the tracking system is a key component of vehicle telematics, both in public transportation units, fleets and individual cars.


  • Dual-line Transil for automotive CAN bus keeps clamping voltage below 35V
    The ESDCAN01-2BLY is the second version of ST’s ESD protection diode designed for circuit protection of automotive controller area network (CAN) bus lines.
    It provides ESD circuit protection up to 30 kV (ISO 10605) and overvoltage protection against other automotive electrical surges such as ISO 7637-3 pulse 3a/3b.
    With a rated stand-off voltage at 24 V, it maintains the maximum clamping voltage below 35 V when subjected to ISO 7637-3 pulse 3a/3b bursts. Housed in the SOT23 package, it features a 230-watt peak pulse power at 120 °C for protection in harsh environments.

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