The STMicroelectronics (ST) group was established in 1987 and is formed by the merger of SGS Microelectronics of Italy and Thomson Semiconductors of France. In May 1998, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics changed its company name to STMicroelectronics. STMicroelectronics is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world.
Overview of STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics has a balanced distribution of sales revenue among the seven fastest-growing markets in the semiconductor industry (percentage of 2007 sales revenue accounted for by the five major markets): communications (35%), consumer (17%), computers (16%), automotive (16%), and industrial (16%). According to the latest industrial statistics, STMicroelectronics is the fifth largest semiconductor manufacturer in the world and is a world leader in many markets. For example, STMicroelectronics is the world's largest manufacturer of dedicated analog chips and power conversion chips, the world's largest supplier of industrial semiconductors and set-top box chips, and is also at the forefront of the discrete device, mobile phone camera module and automotive integrated circuit fields.
Strength of STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics has announced its intention to cooperate with Intel and Francisco Partners to establish an independent semiconductor company. The new company named Numonyx will mainly provide non-volatile memory solutions for consumer electronics and industrial equipment.
In demanding application fields such as mobile multimedia, set-top boxes, and computer peripherals, STMicroelectronics is a pioneer in developing complex ICs using a platform-based design approach and continuously improving this design method. STMicroelectronics has a well-balanced product portfolio that can meet the needs of all microelectronics users. System-on-chip (SoC) projects of global strategic customers have designated STMicroelectronics as the preferred partner. At the same time, the company also provides full support to local enterprises to meet the needs of local customers for general-purpose devices and solutions.
Aiming to be a market leader in integrated multimedia applications and power solutions, STMicroelectronics has the world's strongest product portfolio, including both high-intellectual-property dedicated products and innovative products in multiple fields, such as discrete devices, high-performance microcontrollers, secure smart card chips, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
Product range of STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is one of the semiconductor manufacturers with the widest product line in the industry. From discrete diodes and transistors to complex system-on-chip (SoC) devices, and then to complete platform solutions including reference designs, application software, manufacturing tools and specifications, there are more than 3,000 main product types. STMicroelectronics is a major supplier in various industrial fields and has a variety of advanced technologies, intellectual property (IP) resources and world-class manufacturing processes.
Semiconductor products can generally be divided into two categories: dedicated products and standard products. Dedicated products integrate a large number of proprietary IPs from semiconductor manufacturers, users and third parties, which distinguish them from other products on the market.
Standard products
memory
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intelligent power supply
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standard device
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discrete device
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real-time clock
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RF (Radio Frequency)
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Dedicated products
system on chip (SoC)
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customized chip
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standard product
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microcontroller
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security IC
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memory
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discrete device
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Application fields of STMicroelectronics
Communications and networking
Consumer electronics
Industrial applications
Automotive electronics
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