Tailored Gyroscopes from STMicroelectronics Target Shake-Free Images on Mobiles and Cameras
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Geneva, September 10, 2013 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applications, the world's top MEMS manufacturer, and the leading supplier of
MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications[1], has introduced a new
family of gyroscopes specifically optimized for optical image stabilization in
smartphones and digital still cameras.
Optical Image Stabilization has become an essential feature in today's
smartphones and digital still cameras. By moving the lens in real time to
compensate for physical movement of the camera, it can significantly improve the
sharpness of the image, especially when taking photographs in low light, when
hand jitter during the longer exposure time would blur images.
In addition, to assure maximum reliability, the new 2-axis (L2G3IS) and 3-axis
(L3G3IS) gyroscopes operate with a resonant frequency of the sensing mass at
around 20kHz. As a result of this high resonant frequency in combination with
the mechanical structure, the devices are immune to the damage that could be
caused by ultrasonic cleaning equipment (typically operating at around 30kHz)
that many customers use to clean devices before equipment assembly.
"In addition to revolutionizing user interfaces with intuitive gesture
recognition, MEMS gyroscopes have brought enormous benefits to hand-held digital
photography through optical image stabilization. With the LxG3IS family, ST's
proven MEMS manufacturing technology and supply-chain advantage are applied to
gyroscopes that are uniquely tailored for image stabilization and offer
increased damage protection," said Fabio Pasolini, General Manager, Motion MEMS
Division, STMicroelectronics.
Other key technical features of the new devices include ±65 dps / ±130 dps full-
scale range, SPI digital interface, embedded temperature sensor, and integrated
low- and high-pass filters with selectable bandwidth. The devices operate with
supply voltage from 2.4V to 3.6V and are housed in an LGA-16 3x3.5x1 mm package.
According to information and analytics firm IHS, ST's total MEMS and sensor
sales grew more than 19% in 2012, reaching a total of approximately $800
million. In the largest of these markets, motion sensors in mobile handsets and
tablets, ST's MEMS sales accounted for 48% of the market, well more than twice
as large as that of its closest competitor.
The one-stop MEMS supplier of choice, ST offers a comprehensive portfolio of
micro-machined accelerometers, gyroscopes, pressure sensors, magnetic sensors,
and microphones, and has the capability to integrate these in multi-sensor
combos with on-board signal processing, control functions, sensor-fusion
algorithms, and wireless connectivity. Not only the clear market leader, ST is
also at the forefront of MEMS technology development with more than 800 MEMS-
related patent families. ST leads the way towards intelligent and independent
sensing devices that will open new horizons in consumer electronics, healthcare,
environmental sciences, and many other domains.
Samples of ST's new 2-axis (L2G3IS) and 3-axis (L3G3IS) gyroscopes are available
now and budgetary unit pricing is $2.37 (L2G3IS) and $3.38 (L3G3IS) for orders
over 1,000 pieces.
For further information please go to http://www.st.com/gyroscopes.
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
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