STMicroelectronics Collaborates with Qualcomm on Sensors for Smart Mobile Devices
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Combination of ST's unique, flexible sensor architecture and Qualcomm All-Ways
Aware(TM) sensor-processing abilities will emphasize performance and minimize
power consumption in mobiles
Geneva, June 20, 2016 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor
leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today
announced that Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm
Incorporated, intends to add software support for ST's inertial sensor solutions
including its award-winning iNEMO(TM) inertial module. The Companies expect that
the support will enable the rapid introduction of Android(TM) smartphones based
on Qualcomm(®) Snapdragon(TM) processors with minimized power consumption and
high-performing sensor capabilities through the use of hardware features
integrated into the sensor. The reference software is already available to
address the specific needs of OEMs creating new devices.
While the agreement extends to all of ST's inertial modules and sensors (motion,
environmental, and acoustic), first efforts will focus on supporting ST's award-
winning LSM6DS3 inertial module, recipient of the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group
'Product of the Year' recognition[1], in key Qualcomm Technologies' reference
designs. The LSM6DS3 is an always-on, low-power inertial module combining a 3D
accelerometer and a 3D gyroscope with superior sensing precision. The unique,
flexible architecture of ST's sensors complements Snapdragon's ultra-low power
approach to contextual-data processing. It supports extended battery life with
Qualcomm All-Ways Aware(TM) hub for Android background sensor functions and
numerous value-added features including the fusion of sensors with location
technology, modem, and camera subsystems.
"Qualcomm Snapdragon products constitute one of the most technologically
influential ecosystems in our increasingly mobile world," said Keith Kressin,
senior vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "We are
pleased to work with ST to bring support for Snapdragon based platforms offering
users improved sensing capabilities with improved battery life. Our joint
efforts in offering superior, robust, tested, and certified solutions will help
OEMs quickly and efficiently implement across regions."
"We continue to see the expansion of different sensor types and combinations
across the smartphone and mobile markets globally, and the work between ST and
Qualcomm Technologies is expected to further grow the types of sensors in these
devices," said Andrea Onetti, General Manager, MEMS Sensors Division,
STMicroelectronics. "We believe that the combination of ST sensors and Qualcomm
Technologies' processors in superior, robust, tested, and certified solutions
that OEMs can design-in quickly can enable waves of new ultra-low-power devices
to amaze and excite the ecosystem."
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in
the United States and other countries. Qualcomm All-Ways Aware is a trademark of
Qualcomm Incorporated.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global semiconductor leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient
products and solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life.
ST's products are found everywhere today, and together with our customers, we
are enabling smarter driving and smarter factories, cities and homes, along with
the next generation of mobile and Internet of Things devices. By getting more
from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2015, the Company's net revenues were $6.90 billion, serving more than
100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be found at www.st.com
For Press Information Contact:
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Director Technical Media Relations
+1 (781) 591-0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
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[1] MEMS Executive Congress 2014 -- MEMS Industry Group slides 12/13
ST Collaborates with Qualcomm on Sensors for Smart Mobile Devices:
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