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STMicroelectronics has announced small low-loss intelligent molded modules (SLLIMM) with direct-bonded copper (DBC) in a new compact outline for industrial drives, air conditioners, heat pumps and home appliances. The space-saving modules deliver a complete 600V, 3-phase IGBT inverter bridge with an 18.8mm x 32.8mm footprint, which is more than 30% smaller than existing IGBT IPM in DBC packages. The first module in the new SLLIMM Compact series, the 20A STGI15C60S, targets low- and medium-power motor drive designs. The thermally efficient package with topside cooling ensures outstanding reliability in hard-switching circuit topologies operating at up to 20kHz. As part of the STPOWER portfolio, the module contains two control ICs for driving the integrated high-side and low-side IGBTs, as well as a bootstrap diode and protection circuitry. The IGBTs leverage ST’s trench-gate and short-circuit rugged technology with very fast soft-recovery freewheeling diodes, combining low saturation vo

L4983 power-factor correction (PFC) controller contains a proprietary multiplier emulator and distortion-optimization circuitry, letting designers build continuous conduction mode (CCM) PFC circuits with very few external passive components. The L4983 is suitable for power supplies ranging from several hundred Watts to multiple kilowatts and has a totem-pole output with 0.7A source/1.5A sink capability. Typical applications include industrial and medical power supplies, high-power luminaires, servers, PCs, and home electronics that must meet EN 61000-3-2 and similar specifications worldwide, such as the Japanese JEIDA-MITI standard.The device has three power-saving modes that help equipment meet efficiency guidelines including US Energy Star, the EU Ecodesign Directive, and European Code of Conduct for power adapters. Among these, burst mode automatically stops switching activity during light or zero load conditions, resuming quickly without soft-restart as the load increases. Addition

L9962 lithium-battery management IC delivers superior precision by integrating a 12-bit analog-digital converter (ADC), coupled with generous cell-balancing current of 70mA, to ensure rapid voltage correction for improved battery health. Designed for lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lithium-polymer (Li-Po) battery packs with up to 10 series-connected cells, the L9962 provides monitoring, balancing, and protection to optimize performance and enhance safety and stability. It is suitable for cordless power tools and other portable and semi-portable equipment, including medical devices, light electric vehicles like e-bikes and scooters, and backup energy storage such as UPS. Its ultra-low quiescent current maximizes runtime and permits power-saving modes including 5µA standby and 2µA deep-sleep for products in transit. The L9962 measures individual cell voltages on a continuous cycle with programmable loop time and activates balancing and cell protection upon detecting overvoltage or undervoltage.

In smart manufacturing and industrial Internet of Things (IoT), vibration monitoring has become a critical enabler of predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and operational efficiency. As systems become more connected and data-rich, developers face a familiar challenge: how to add more intelligence without increasing power consumption, cost, or design complexity.With Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU) 2.0, ST introduces a new way to build sensing systems. Instead of treating the sensor as a passive data source, ISPU 2.0 turns it into an intelligent edge node that can execute signal-processing and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) workloads directly where the data is created. The first product to showcase this approach is IIS3DWB10IS, a high-performance MEMS vibration sensor that combines ultrawide bandwidth, high dynamic range, and ultralow noise with in-sensor processing capabilities for real-time analytics at the edge. A new model for smart sensingTradit

The STGAP3S family of gate drivers has been extended with enhanced galvanic isolation for greater reliability, introducing an efficient and economical 3A series for circuits that need lower drive current. The new STGAP3S3S is optimized for silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, while the STGAP3S3IF is suited to IGBTs. All STGAP3S drivers work with high-voltage rails up to 1200V in circuits such as power-factor correction (PFC), power supply units, DC/DC converters, and inverters. International safety and insulation certifications, including UL 1577 and IEC 60747-17, independently confirm robust isolation, safe operation, and reliable long-term performance at high voltage.  Typical applications include charging stations, energy-storage systems (ESS), solar inverters, industrial electric vehicles like forklifts, induction heating equipment, and general drives, pumps and fans. ST’s state-of-the-art reinforced galvanic isolation protects the power-stage circuitry against transients up to 9.6kV and

L6462A transition-mode (TM) power-factor correction (PFC) controller cuts bill-of-materials (BOM) costs while enhancing efficiency, enabling consumer products and power supplies up to 250W to meet stringent eco-design norms.  The L6462A uses a current generator and shaper to produce a sinusoidal reference, instead of a conventional voltage sensor and analog multiplier, permitting boost-PFC converters without external voltage-divider components. In addition, the IC coordinates the PFC conversion cycles by sensing inductor demagnetization via the gate-driver output and hence requires no auxiliary inductor winding or interface components. In addition to lowering BOM, the L6462A’s innovative current shaping and demagnetization sensing minimizes distortion (THD) and enhances efficiency, particularly at intermediate and light loads. The new controller thus permits economical PFC with superior performance, targeting high-end battery chargers, power adapters, and power supplies for domestic an

With an absolute maximum rating (AMR) of 75V, STMicroelectronics’ L98GD8E is the only 48V automotive pre-driver to combine compliance with the ISO 21780 standard for 48V electrical systems and eight channels for high-side and low-side driving. The device’s eight outputs are independently configurable for driving external high-side N-channel and P-channel, or low-side N-channel MOSFETs, allowing flexibility to handle loads in a variety of configurations. One IC can control up to two H‑bridges in DC motor drives, or can manage multiple relays, resistive or capacitive loads, and provide peak&hold control for small valves. Channel 6 is suitable for driving safety-relevant loads requiring a dedicated enable pin. Typical applications for the L98GD8E include mild-hybrid systems such as powertrain and energy recovery, as well as auxiliary systems such as e-compressors and integrated starter generators. Capable of driving multiple loads, its flexibility simplifies leveraging the 48V powerne

The ASM330LHHG1 automotive-qualified inertial measurement unit (IMU), which operates from -40°C to 125°C, can be mounted in vehicle zones including those where the ambient temperature may be a concern. Combining low-noise sensors, temperature compensation, and a 6-channel synchronized output, the IMU fulfils the industry’s need for greater dead-reckoning accuracy to support navigation and positioning. Today’s cars, vans, and trucks, as well as industrial and agricultural vehicles, can leverage increasingly accurate GNSS positioning technologies for applications such as routing, tracking, navigation, and driver assistance. These new and enhanced systems need high-quality dead reckoning to maintain continuity between satellite updates and provide effective fallback during GNSS outages or corruption, ensuring superior performance and greater resilience. ST’s ASM330LHHG1 meets this need by delivering 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope data through its synchronized output that ensure

STMicroelectronics’ L9963F automotive battery-management IC includes all the features needed to manage lithium battery packs in hybrid (HE) and full electric (FE) vehicles, as well as industrial energy storage systems, and 48V/96V applications. The L9963F brings under-the-skin improvements to the industry-proven L9963E as a fully compatible replacement that requires no hardware or software changes for existing users of the L9963 series. One device can monitor from 4 to 14 stacked cells, thereby addressing applications up to 48V. Connecting multiple ICs permits even larger arrays of up to 31 battery packs with a total of 434 series cells. Coulomb counting inside the L9963F supports pack overcurrent detection in both ignition on and off states. A fully redundant cell-measurement path, with ADC swap, provides enhanced safety and enables limp-home functionality. The L9963F can take its power from the monitored battery and integrates circuitry to generate stable internal references and ensu

STMicroelectronics has introduced two 100-Watt VIPerGaN high-voltage converters, extending wide-bandgap energy savings throughout domestic appliances, building and home automation, smart lighting, and consumer products including televisions and device chargers. The new converters include the VIPerGaN100W, with 3.5A drain current limit, while the VIPerGaN100WB has a 4.2A current limit for handling short-term peak power up to 125W. The extra flexibility saves designers over-specifying power circuitry in equipment containing inductive loads like solenoid valves or motors, such as in coffee makers, small appliances, and air-conditioners. Both converters are compatible with the universal AC input voltage range, from 85V to 265V, and will deliver 100W from 185V supply. The 700V gallium-nitride (GaN) power transistor in each converter ensures ruggedness and reliability, with extremely low RDS(on) of 0.27mΩ that helps achieve great thermal performance. The 5mm x 6mm QFN devices also integrate

STMicroelectronics has introduced new STDRIVE102 gate-driver ICs for three-phase brushless motors, adding the STDRIVE102P and STDRIVE102BP that feature an SPI interface to simplify configuring the gate current and other settings. Designed for supply voltages from 6V to 50V, the STDRIVE102 series ensures high energy efficiency in battery-operated equipment such as power tools and domestic appliances. Able to drive six external N-channel power MOSFETs, the drivers can be programmed to source up to 1A and sink up to 2A and provide slew-rate regulation without external resistors. An ultra-low standby current of only 50 nA typ. helps maximize battery life in portable and battery-powered applications. STDRIVE102 components integrate an advanced charge pump that ensures continuous operation of the high-side driver circuitry, simplifying the design of applications that require a PWM duty cycle of 100%. Integrated 12V and 3.3V linear regulators (LDOs) power the internal low-side drivers and emb

Combining sensing for three axes in a single digital device, STMicroelectronics’ IIS3DWBG1 wide-bandwidth vibration sensor simplifies design and cuts bill-of-materials costs in industrial and automotive condition-monitoring applications. The 3-axis IIS3DWBG1 is suitable for use in industrial condition-monitoring systems, where sensor placement and mounting govern measurement accuracy. Its tiny dimensions and wide operating-temperature range of -40°C to 125°C enhance flexibility to place small, externally attached sensors at optimal diagnostic locations regardless how difficult they are. The compact footprint also facilitates integration inside smart motors and smart gearboxes, while the low power consumption helps designers ensure long-lasting operation in battery-powered applications. The sensor’s wide bandwidth and high resolution, as a 3-axis device, simplify capturing patterns associated with defects or wear, as well as equipment setup issues such as looseness and misalignment, to

TSB192 dual op amps deliver very high precision for applications that need a wide operating-voltage range, with offset voltage of 20µV, temperature drift of 100nV/°C, and gain-bandwidth of 8MHz. While op amps with comparable offset voltage are usually precision devices that require a low-voltage supply, ST’s TSB192 can operate from any voltage between 4V to 36V. With 30µV maximum offset across the full temperature range and the low drift, the TSB192 minimizes reliance on compensation in signal-conditioning networks within industrial, automotive, healthcare, and consumer-electronic equipment. Drawing up to 1.9mA per channel extends the runtime of battery-operated equipment and rail-to-rail outputs maximize the available dynamic range. The precision and linearity of the TSB192 ensures repeatable performance in analog integrators and measurement circuitry of equipment such as temperature detectors, medical instrumentation, electronic scales, and industrial test instruments. The generous g

The new ST25R210 is a high-performance NFC reader IC optimized for cost-sensitive Aliro, access control, industrial, and consumer applications. With up to 1.6 W output power, excellent interaction range, and robust performance in noisy environments, the ST25R210 is now available to order. Buy now  Why choose the ST25R210?  Engineered to deliver high performance in cost‑sensitive designs, the new ST25R210 combines 1.6 W output power with improved low‑power card detection (LPCD) and high sensitivity to extend detection distance while keeping power consumption low.The chip is also backed by a 10‑year longevity commitment.  How does it enable sleek, space saving designs? Its compact 4 x 4 mm QFN package frees valuable PCB space for your own differentiation, while production in France supports secure, traceable supply chains. How does it work?  The microcontroller controls the ST25R210 NFC reader IC via an SPI interface. The ST25R210 then drives the 13.56 MHz RF interface to communicate wit

STMicroelectronics has announced two new high-speed half-bridge gate drivers that bring gallium-nitride (GaN) efficiency, thermal performance, and miniaturization to a broad range of power and motion-control applications. The STDRIVEG212 and STDRIVEG612 deliver tightly controlled 5V gate-drive signals to enhanced-mode GaN HEMTs, powered from a high-side voltage up to 220V or 600V respectively. The drivers are highly integrated, with high-side and low-side 5V linear regulators (LDOs), a high-side bootstrap diode, and protection including under-voltage lock-out (UVLO), in a compact QFN package. An integrated fast-startup voltage regulator stabilizes the supply voltage for the driver output stage, ensuring consistent gate control, while an embedded comparator turns off both GaNs on detecting overcurrent. Smart shutdown (SmartSD) automatically holds the switches off long enough to cool down and a fault pin provides overcurrent, overtemperature and UVLO reporting.The drivers are featured to

Capable of supplying 3A from a 3mm x 1.6mm footprint, STMicroelectronics’ DCP3603 monolithic buck converter simplifies design, saves PCB space, accelerates time to market, and enhances system reliability. With a 3.3V-to-36V input-voltage range, this convenient miniature converter can power equipment such as smart meters, domestic appliances, and industrial 24V loads. Leveraging synchronous rectification, and available with either 1MHz or 500kHz fixed switching frequency, the DCP3603 maintains high efficiency across the load range, reaching 93% at 600mA with 12Vin and 5Vout. With power switches and compensation built-in, only an inductor, bootstrap and filter capacitors, and feedback resistors are needed to complete the circuit, ensuring a minimal bill of materials. Designers can choose from two variants, configured for forced-PWM operation for optimal performance in noise-sensitive applications, or pulse-skipping for minimal power consumption at light load. Both variants implement freq

STMicroelectronics has introduced a series of low-RDS(on) MOSFETs made with new Smart STripFET F8 technology, which is engineered for optimum conduction performance and small die size. The devices target space-constrained applications including power distribution and battery management in automotive products. The first device in the new series, the STL059N4S8AG, is a 40V/420A N-channel enhancement-mode MOSFET with RDS(on) 0.59mΩ, housed in a PowerFLAT 5x6 package. The compact outline saves PCB space, easing the design of smaller control modules, while high thermal conductivity and efficient dissipation help meet stringent reliability targets. The devices also have an extended maximum operating temperature of 175°C. The STL059N4S8AG is available as an AEC-Q101 qualified part in a package with wettable flanks that facilitates optical inspection in automotive assemblies. ST’s Smart STripFET F8 technology builds on the conventional STripFET F8 with a modified trench gate that enhances on-s

The STUSB4531 USB Power Delivery (PD) sink controller introduces a new, patented hybrid mode that simplifies implementing optional USB PD features for added value in USB-powered and USB-chargeable devices. The STUSB4531 contains a certified, hardwired USB PD stack that works with ST-proprietary AUTORUN algorithms to enable software-free power negotiation, supervision, and management. These AUTORUN algorithms simplify developing battery-charging and VBUS-powered electronics in equipment such as portable audio devices, wearables, set-top boxes, Wi-Fi access points, healthcare devices, and lighting. The latest updated algorithms can negotiate with AC adapters to ensure the optimum power profile, including adjustable voltage supply (AVS) and high-power charging in dead-battery mode for faster device reactivation. The new hybrid mode now added to the STUSB4531 lets an external application processor interact with the stack to leverage the protocol layers for USB PD communication. This gives

STSAFE-L010 is a new secure chip engineered for manufacturers seeking robust, entry-level authentication that maximizes return on investment. With STSAFE-L010, manufacturers can now easily prevent cloning and counterfeiting while also maximizing revenue streams by reinforcing brand loyalty.Order your board today.  What use cases does it support?STSAFE-L010 offers an optimized command set that delivers device authentication, secure counters, and secure storage. Compact, the secure solution is ideal for applications where authentication and usage monitoring of consumables and peripherals are critical.Key use cases include:Authentication of genuine parts: guaranteeing that only authentic peripherals, accessories, or consumables are used. Discover more about battery authentication. Usage monitoring and control: secure counters allow manufacturers to track and limit usage according to specifications or usage policies.  How does it work?STSAFE-L010 is a plug-and-play solution that can be emb

MIS2DU12 MEMS accelerometer combines ultra-low power, signal processing, and an ultra-low profile suitable for wearable and implantable medical applications. Produced using biocompatible materials and manufacturing processes, the MIS2DU12 has a 20nA power-down and sub-1µA active mode to extend the operating envelope of implantables such as cardiac monitors and pacemakers. At only 0.74mm high, and 2mm x 2mm, it enables skin patches to become extremely slim, lightweight, and comfortable to wear. In skin patches such as glucose monitors and other bio-parameter sensors, the MIS2DU12’s ensures precision even during macroscopic motion and environmental stress. The applications benefit from high micro-motion sensitivity, power efficiency. The dedicated internal engine for motion processing detects free-fall, wake-up, single/double-tap, activity/inactivity, and calculates 6D/4D orientation. There are also built-in self-test and an embedded temperature sensor. With integrated motion processing

The STSPIN9P series of 75V motor-drive ICs accelerates development of robust industrial drives. Suited to operation from popular bus voltages such as 48V, the 12 STSPIN9P devices let users conveniently scale their designs for different motor types and power ratings up to 500W. The new STSPIN9P1 half-bridge and STSPIN9P2 full-bridge devices extend the STSPIN family that helps developers ensure motor-control applications begin turning quickly to allow testing and fine-tuning. Their wide operating-voltage range and output-current rating up to 10A allow use in industrial automation and robotics, as well as appliances, stage lighting, pumps, fans, and textile machines. The IC is powered entirely from the main bus, at a voltage from 7V to 75V, permitting a simplified system design and PCB layout. Integrated regulators supply the internal circuitry, including the control logic and gate drivers, and a charge pump supplies the high-side enabling 100% duty-cycle operation. Analog front-end circu

STMicroelectronics has introduced MasterGaN6, beginning the second generation of the MasterGaN half-bridge family. The new power system in package couples an updated BCD driver with a high-performance GaN power transistor that has just 140mΩ RDS(on). Leveraging the high integration already established with ST’s MasterGaN family, MasterGaN6 enlarges the feature count by including dedicated pins for fault indication and standby functionality. While these features enable smart system management and enhance power savings, the new devices also integrate LDOs and a bootstrap diode to ensure optimal driving while saving on external components. Engineered with very fast timing, the new advanced driver allows high-frequency operation thanks to its low minimum on-time and propagation delays, helping designers minimize circuit footprint. Moreover, its ultra-fast wake up time enhances burst-mode operation for optimal low-load efficiency. With a full set of protections, including cross conduction,

TSC240 is a high-precision current-sense amplifier with elevated voltage tolerance and 120dB PWM rejection for accurate and reliable monitoring in automotive traction inverters, factory automation and robotics, and servers. The TSC240 handles common-mode voltages from -4V to 100V and is AEC-Q100 qualified, allowing use with industrial DC buses and established automotive boardnet standards including 12V, 24V, and 48V. The amplifier’s tolerance for high voltages reduces dependence on external components to provide protection. In addition, the gain is internally fixed at 20V/V thereby ensuring precision and repeatability while also saving external resistors. Designers can thus ensure a compact circuit footprint and minimize the bill of materials. Capable of bidirectional current sensing, the TSC240 offers outstanding precision, with maximum gain error of 0.2% and drift of 2.5 ppm/°C, offset voltage of just ±20µV, and drift of 150nV/°C. Its high common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR) ensures a

STMicroelectronics has introduced the STNRG599A and STNRG599B controllers for resonant-converter topologies with innovative phase-shift control (PSC) that boosts power-supply no-load efficiency and delivers flicker-free deep dimming in lighting applications. The STNRG599A is optimized for power conversion, with built-in X-capacitor discharge circuitry for safety in adapters, chargers, TV power supplies, and industrial power supplies. The STNRG599B, without discharge circuitry, targets circuits such as lighting drivers. The controllers operate up to 750kHz maximum frequency, with a wide input-voltage range to handle applications from 90W to several hundred Watts. In each IC, two complementary outputs drive external high-side and low-side switches 180° out-of-phase, with zero-voltage switching across the full operating range. ST’s PSC technique regulates the output by directly controlling the phase shift between the half-bridge voltage and the resonant-tank current. This reduces the cont

STGAP2SA and STGAP2HSA automotive-grade, galvanically isolated 4A gate drivers with 60ns response time and close part-to-part matching allow high switching frequencies for increased power density and efficiency. Suitable for IGBTs and silicon MOSFETs operating with a high-voltage rail up to 1200V, the drivers can sink/source 4A at up to 26V for unipolar or bipolar driving. Extending the STGAP series, ST's industrial and automotive galvanic isolated gate drivers, these AEC-Q100 qualified devices can handle a wide variety of applications throughout conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Typical uses include DC/DC converters, pumps, fans, heaters, e-compressors, and on-board chargers (OBC). Other uses include wallbox and pedestal DC charging systems, as well as industrial inverters and motor drives. Featuring built-in protection, the drivers simplify design and enhance reliability, with under-voltage lockout (UVLO) and an output safe state during power-up and power-down. There is al