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STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in MEMS, has introduced its first automotive-qualified three-axis MEMS accelerometer. The new device is qualified to AEC-Q100 for automotive applications, fully leveraging its proven 200mm-wafer MEMS fabrication facility to deliver leading-edge MEMS technology at competitive prices for system integrators. The AIS326DQ accelerometer is the first of a range of products spearheading ST's strategy to bring economies of scale from its market-leading MEMS business in consumer to new automotive MEMS applications.
The AIS326DQ meets automotive-industry requirements for non-safety applications such as vehicle alarms, tracking and monitoring, black-box systems, seat controls, navigation support and antenna positioning. Its high flexibility and ruggedness also benefit industrial applications such as vibration monitoring in heavy-duty equipment, or shipping-container management and security. Key performance advantages include user-selectable full-scale range of +/- 2g or +/- 6g in all three axes, wide temperature range from -40 to +105 degrees Celsius, and 10,000g shock survivability.
Several features simplify design-in, including 3.3V single-supply operation, 1.8V-compatible I/Os, and an SPI/I2C serial digital output supporting direct connection to a microcontroller. With 12-bit resolution, the AIS326DQ can detect inclination changes as small as one-tenth of a degree. Further capabilities include a data-ready signal to simplify system synchronization, as well as user-configurable inertial wake-up, direction-detection and freefall-interrupt modes. The integrated IC interface is factory calibrated for sensitivity and zero-g level, allowing use without further calibration. An embedded self-test routine is also implemented, which can be activated at any time to verify correct functionality.
The AIS326DQ is delivered in a 28-pin QFPN package utilizing ST's RoHS-compliant ECOPACK(R) technology. Samples are available immediately, with volume production scheduled for Q4 2008 at $3.75 for 100,000 pieces.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were $10 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
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