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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 over

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. B

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 dri

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 des

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 a

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 d

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 in

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

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 temperatu

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

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

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 environmenta

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 rob

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 it

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. 

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 seve

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 isolate

With 4V minimum operating voltage, STMicroelectronics’ VNQ9050LAJ 4-channel automotive high-side driver powers through disturbances including extreme cold cranking operation down to 2.7V, boosting vehicle reliability and ensuring superior user experiences. This resilience when exposed to severe transients meets the latest version of LV124, the automotive industry’s stringent quality standard for electrical and electronic components. Designed to power 12V ground-connected loads, the VNQ9050LAJ is compatible with 3V and 5V logic signals. Built with ST’s latest-generation VIPower-M09 technology, the driver has typical on-resistance as low as 50 mΩ to help boost efficiency and save energy.

A new ultra-compact thyristor gate driver developed for small AC-powered appliances such as hairdryers, which features an innovative new isolation transformer that enables simpler, slimmer designs. The tiny new driver, STSID140-12, is housed in a 5.35mm x 3.45mm leadless DFN package only 1.2mm high. The transformer embedded in the device substrate ensures safety and reliability with an insulation voltage of 1250V (RMS) inside the minuscule dimensions. Also featuring enhanced immunity to interference, the

Supporting faster data speeds in space applications, ST’s RHFLVDS41 Low-Voltage Differential Signaling driver sets a new performance benchmark among QML-V qualified devices for data exchanges at up to 600Mbps. Having a wide operating-voltage range, from 2.3V-3.6V, the driver is compatible with the latest low-voltage logic and lower supply-voltage norms (TIA/EIA-644 and Jedec), as well as older CMOS devices. In addition to increasing performance and flexibility, the RHFLVDS41 also enhances resilience and reliability with 4.8V absolute maximum rating (AMR), 300krad/s maximum total ionizing dose (TID), and 8kV ESD immunity. Heavy-ion immunity parameters include single event latchup (SEL) free at 125MeV.cm²/mg and single event tr

SRK1004 synchronous-rectifier controllers save space and increase efficiency in the secondary side of active-clamp, resonant, and quasi-resonant flyback (ACF, AHB, QR) converters for chargers, power adapters, and switched-mode power supplies. The minuscule 2mm x 2mm ICs supersede the SRK1001 and implement a new switch-off algorithm for increased efficiency and robustness.With six variants available, the SRK1004 series lets designers choose logic-level or standard MOSFET gate drive, and 25ns or 150ns turn-off delay to compensate for drain inductance. Suitable for active clamp, resonant and quasi-resonant flyback topologies, the controllers also contain circuitry that creates a turn-on window to prevent unwanted switching. The output can sink up to 1.6A and source 0.6A to the gate,

The TSZ151 op amps have very low offset voltage with minimal temperature drift, offering high accuracy and stability to circuits for sensor interfacing, signal conditioning, and current measurement. ​An extremely low input offset voltage (Vio) is the defining parameter of a high-accuracy operational amplifier (op amp). The TSZ151 has Vio less than 7 µV at 25°C. Moreover, the value remains stable, below 10 µV, over the full specified temperature range, from -40 to 125 °C. Its high stability minimizes reliance on periodic recalibration, enhancing availability of the end product throughout its lifetime. 

We're excited to announce a new variant of the ST67W611M1 Wi-Fi module, the ST67W611M1A6P. This new module is specifically designed to help developers build more robust and reliable wireless products by overcoming challenging RF environments.  The new 'P Version' (ST67W611M1A6P) This new module comes in a compact 32-pin LGA package, making it a great fit for space-constrained designs. Package size: 12.28 x 12.28 x 2.4 mm Package type: 32-pin LGA Pitch: 1.27 mm While the compact form factor is a significant benefit, the standout feature unlocked by this version is receive (RX) diversity.  The gam

TSZ901 operational amplifier (op-amp) combines precision and zero-drift properties with 10MHz gain-bandwidth (GBW), adding enhanced stability to applications that demand high speed with high accuracy. Leveraging chopper-stabilization, unusual among 10MHz op amps, the TSZ901 has input-offset voltage of just 5µV at 25°C and within 8µV across the full operating-temperature range from -40°C to 125°C. Unlike op amps that require trimming to deliver required accuracy only within a limited temperature range, this one delivers consistent performance at all temperatures. With input noise of just 9nV/√Hz, the TSZ901 demands minimal power, drawing

STMicroelectronics has expanded its range of rad-hard ICs with three new low-voltage rectifier diodes for the power circuits of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Delivered in mass-produced, lightweight SOD128 plastic packages, the flight-ready LEO1N58xx diodes provide power management and protection in circuits such as switched-mode power supplies and high-frequency DC-DC converters. Manufactured using ST’s space-proven Power Schottky and Ultrafast technologies, the LEO1N58xx family meets the New Space industry’s stringent demands for cost-effectiveness, radiation hardness, small size,