STMicroelectronics Extends MEMS Sensor Portfolio with Tiny 3-axis Gyroscope Delivering Power, Speed and Design-in Advantages
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Ultra-compact sensor enhances user experiences, leveraging ST MEMS heritage for
current and future applications
Geneva, August 9, 2012 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor
leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and the
world's top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer[1], has
unveiled its smallest, lowest-power and highest-performance chip-scale gyroscope
for advanced motion-sensing applications.
ST's L3GD20H gyroscope measures only 3 x 3mm and 1mm high - the smallest
available - while the Company's proven MEMS manufacturing processes deliver
outstanding quality, at the industry's highest production volumes. Occupying
little over half the volume of its predecessor, yet offering better resolution,
higher accuracy, superior stability and faster response time, the new device
enables smaller sensing mechanisms in smart consumer electronics, including
mobile phones and tablets, game consoles, digital cameras and industrial tools.
The ultra-small dimensions of this gyroscope also allow experimental projects
such as wearable electronics to move closer towards true practicality. One such
application is the prototype smart suit that ST used to demonstrate inertial
body-motion reconstruction early in 2012, which can help enhance various
applications such as augmented reality, sports training aids, or medical
therapy.
"Miniaturized, low-power sensors such as our new L3GD20H enable smart
electronics to be used in ever-smaller and slimmer handheld devices, as well as
in items such as clothes or sports equipment, creating opportunities for
exciting new products and services," said Roberto De Nuccio, Business
Development Manager for ST's Motion MEMS Division. "Both high-volume
applications in smart phones and tablets and emerging applications such as
prosthetics, medical instruments, goods tracking and power tools will benefit
from this latest generation of tiny MEMS devices."
Further information and features:
ST's MEMS gyroscopes, as well as the accelerometers, magnetometers and iNEMO(TM)
inertial modules, enable innovative products and apps such as context-sensitive
user interfaces, augmented reality, kinetic gaming, and industrial solutions
including container tracking or emergency-stop mechanisms. In February 2012, IHS
iSuppli predicted the total market for MEMS devices enabling such applications
will more than double to $4.25 billion by 2015. In particular, 3-axis gyroscopes
- such as the L3GD20H - will represent over $900 million of this market.
In addition to enabling advanced product miniaturization, ST's L3GD20H also
helps conserve battery power by drawing 25% lower current than the previous
generation of devices. The L3GD20H is also ready for action in only one-fifth of
the time after turn on, enabling the end-user application to deliver a better
overall experience. Finally, the gyroscope's output has 60% lower noise, which
can help to simplify hardware and software design and speed up communication
with the host system leading to faster application performance.
The new gyroscope retains a similar register structure as its predecessor
(L3GD20), making it easy for designers to reuse existing software code and
thus reduce time to market and lower development costs. Designers will also
benefit from ST's Sensor Fusion development environment.
Major features:
* 3 x 3 x 1mm package equaling smallest in industry today; 25% lower current
draw, 60% lower output noise, 80% faster turn on
* Three selectable full-scale ranges (245/500/2000 dps)
* I(2)C/SPI two-line digital interface
* Integrated low- and high-pass filters with user-selectable bandwidth
* Power-down and sleep modes
* Embedded temperature sensor and FIFO
The L3GD20H, housed in the LGA-16 leadless surface-mount package, is scheduled
to begin sampling in Q3 2012 and to enter mass production in Q4 2012 priced at
$2.60 in quantities of 1,000 units. Alternative pricing options for higher
quantities are available on request.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power technologies and multimedia convergence
applications. 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 2011, the Company's net revenues were $9.73 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(at)st.com
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[1] IHS iSuppli: MEMS Competitive Analysis 2012
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