The STSPIN250 single-chip 2.6A driver for brushed DC motors extends STMicroelectronics’ family of miniature, low-voltage, energy-efficient drivers for battery-powered portable and wearable applications. The driver integrates a full power-MOSFET bridge and fixed off-time PWM current controller in a tiny 3mm x 3mm package that saves space in portable equipment. The low on-resistance of the power stage (200mΩ […]
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STMicroelectronics reveals world’s smallest motor drivers
With the expansion of portable technology in everyday life, new tiny, low-power electric-motor drivers from STMicroelectronics, are enabling sophisticated battery-powered equipment to become smaller and more mobile with extended runtime. Controlling the motors at the heart of devices like portable medical pumps and drivers, personal wellness devices, portable point-of-sale devices, miniature robots, surveillance equipment, precision […]
STMicroelectronics starts production of STM32 F0 microcontroller series
In an effort to close the gap to high-end features in eight-bit and 16-bit applications, STMicroelectronics (www.st.com) has started production of its 32-bit STM32 F0 microcontroller series. Launched in February 2012, the series features a dedicated Discovery Kit while optimizing the extensive STM32 development ecosystem, allowing engineers to use the microcontrollers, which features ARM Cortex-M0 […]
STMicroelectronics introduces most accurate location-placing solution
STMicroelectronics (www.st.com) has introduced a set of three, high performance MEMS sensors which offers comprehensive and accurate information on angular, linear and magnetic motion as well as altitude readings, smarter user interface and optimized navigation in mobile phones and other portable devices. A new kind of mobile applications, such as pedestrian dead-reckoning and location-based services […]
STMicroelectronics unveils LSM303DLM geo-magnetic module
STMicroelectronics (www.st.com) has announced the release of its latest generation of geo-magnetic modules, which is an ultra-low power device that addresses location-based services and advanced navigation by incorporating high-resolution three-axis sensing of magnetic and linear motion in a 5 x 5 x 1 mm package. The inclusion of high-performance magnetic sensing and motion enables optimized […]
STMicroelectronics launches motor-mounted control module for industrial automation
STMicroelectronics (www.st.com) is proud to announce the launch of its customizable high-end motor-control SPIMD20 module – which is small enough to be directly mounted on the motor and provide connection via industrial Ethernet. The module will allow faster delivery of cost-effective industrial solutions, including multi-axis robotics, packaging machines, conveyors and process automation equipment. The new […]