STMicroelectronics Unveils New Pressure Sensor Technology
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Fully molded package incorporating an isolated sensing element offers industry-
leading precision for absolute pressure measurement
Geneva, July 30, 2013 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor
leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the
world's top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, and the
leading supplier of MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications[1], has
announced a new, ST-patented technology that isolates the pressure-sensing
element within a fully molded package to meet the ultra-small form factor
requirements and design creativity for the next generation of portable consumer
devices.
Integrating the isolated pressure-sensing element in a fully molded package,
this unique technology enables fully encapsulated wire bonding with zero risk of
corrosion, elimination of wire bonding damage during pick and place assembly,
zero risk of cap detachment or cap damage while the device is being mounted, and
no impact on the sensor from the soldering process to ensure a more robust
packaging solution.
According to market analysts Yole Développement[2], the MEMS pressure sensor
market will grow from $1.9B in 2012 to $3B in 2018. MEMS pressure sensors for
consumer applications, especially for smartphones and tablets, will represent
1.7 billion units and will overtake automotive as the leading target application
for MEMS, adding 8% CAGR to the global MEMS pressure sensor market. ST has over
800 MEMS-related patents and patent applications worldwide and as the world's
top MEMS manufacturer, has a production capacity of 4 million devices per day
and has shipped more than three billion MEMS devices.
"This technology represents a revolution in the enhancement of performance and
quality for pressure sensors. STMicroelectronics pioneered the use of fully
molded packages without gel for high volume manufacturing for Accelerometers and
Gyroscopes," said Benedetto Vigna, Executive Vice President, General Manager,
Analog, MEMS & Sensors Group, STMicroelectronics. "We are now leveraging this
knowledge to revolutionize the packaging in the emerging field of pressure
sensors where STMicroelectronics is the first to use a fully molded package
without gel for a high performance pressure sensor with enhanced accuracy."
The new technology enhances accuracy (± 0.2 mbar) while continuing to offer zero
drift, low noise (0.010 mbar RMS) and a simplified calibration system, making it
ideal for a broad range of consumer, automotive and industrial applications
including indoor/outdoor navigation, location-based services, enhanced GPS dead-
reckoning, altimeter and barometer functions, weather station equipment, and
healthcare applications.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. 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 2012, the Company's net revenues were $8.49 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: MEMS H2 2012 Special Report
[2] Yole Développement: MEMS Pressure Sensor 2013
STMicroelectronics Pressure Sensor Technology:
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