Sony vs. STMicroelectronics: Analyzing Two Successful Strategies in the 3D Sensing Market

An interesting data point reveals the landscape of the mobile 3D sensing market: the average selling price (ASP) of Sony’s 3D sensing products is expected to be $4.9, while that of STMicroelectronics is $2.9. This nearly two-dollar price difference is not coincidental, but a direct result of the starkly different market strategies and product portfolios … Read more

$60 Million! STMicroelectronics Invests in Panel-Level Packaging

$60 Million! STMicroelectronics Invests in Panel-Level Packaging

This article is provided by the Semiconductor Industry Comprehensive (ID:ICVIEWS).STMicroelectronics is building a next-generation panel-level packaging(PLP) technology pilot production line at its factory in Tours, France. STMicroelectronics (ST) has announced plans to invest $60 million in a new pilot production line for next-generation panel-level packaging (PLP) technology at its factory in Tours, France. The new … Read more

The King of Microcontrollers: Why the STM32F103C8T6 Remains Timeless?

The King of Microcontrollers: Why the STM32F103C8T6 Remains Timeless?

In the field of microcontrollers, model iterations change as rapidly as fashion trends, yet there are always classic products that transcend cycles, becoming immortal legends in the hearts of engineers. The STM32F103C8T6 from STMicroelectronics is such a chip, having maintained its popularity since its launch and still thriving in numerous projects today. What is the … Read more

ST Launches 28nm MCU, NXP Goes Further with 16nm MCU

ST Launches 28nm MCU, NXP Goes Further with 16nm MCU

Author | strongerHuang Source | strongerHuang In recent years, with the continuous rise of new energy vehicles, automotive-grade MCUs have also been continuously updated and upgraded, and major general-purpose MCU manufacturers are actively laying out automotive-grade MCUs. 01 ST Automotive-grade MCU Recently, STMicroelectronics launched the Stellar P6 automotive-grade MCU for EV (new energy) platforms. This … Read more

ST Automotive MCU: FD-SOI + PCM Phase Change Memory

ST Automotive MCU: FD-SOI + PCM Phase Change Memory

Like a battle-scarred professional boxer, PCM refuses to yield or give up the fight. Despite being battered by the unfortunate encounters of PCM with Micron’s 3D XPoint and Intel’s Optane, it has found its way in the microcontroller arena thanks to the collaboration between STMicroelectronics ( ST) and Samsung. As early as 2018, STMicroelectronics announced … Read more

Failure Analysis of Poor Solder on Connector Pins

Failure Analysis of Poor Solder on Connector Pins

1. Case Background The sample sent for inspection is a certain type of PCBA board. After SMT, it was found that some pins on a connector had poor soldering and unstable failure. Each side of the connector has a total of 50 pins, made of copper with nickel and tin plating. The PCB pad surface … Read more

How to Query the Wafer Origin Information of STMicroelectronics Chips?

How to Query the Wafer Origin Information of STMicroelectronics Chips?

When declaring chips for customs, customs usually requires the provision of wafer origin information (Wafer Origin). However, many people find that the official website of STMicroelectronics does not directly provide this information. So, is there another way to accurately determine the wafer origin of the chip? The answer is: you can determine it through the … Read more

First Loss of 1 Billion Yuan! European Chip Giant ‘Collapsed’, Foreign Media: Chinese Companies Are No Longer Buying

First Loss of 1 Billion Yuan! European Chip Giant 'Collapsed', Foreign Media: Chinese Companies Are No Longer Buying

Abstract:First Loss of 1 Billion Yuan! European Chip Giant ‘Collapsed’, Foreign Media: Chinese Companies Are No Longer Buying In the automotive chip industry, companies from Europe, America, and Japan have long held a dominant position, leveraging technological advantages and market timing to build what seems to be a solid industrial empire. Meanwhile, China’s automotive chip … Read more

Behind NXP’s High-Level Visit to China: Why Are Overseas Chip Giants Betting on the Chinese Market?

Behind NXP's High-Level Visit to China: Why Are Overseas Chip Giants Betting on the Chinese Market?

“ From ST to Infineon and now to NXP, overseas chip giants are collectively increasing their investment in the Chinese market, advancing in manufacturing and R&D. Is the global semiconductor industry quietly shifting its focus to China? Cover | NXP Author | Xiaocao Recently, NXP Semiconductor CEO Kurt Sievers visited China with incoming CEO Rafael … Read more

The Hot Race of Smart Glasses! What Innovations Have Qualcomm, Allwinner, STMicroelectronics, and Starry Technology Released?

The Hot Race of Smart Glasses! What Innovations Have Qualcomm, Allwinner, STMicroelectronics, and Starry Technology Released?

According to reports from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Zhang Ying), the smart glasses market is experiencing a surge. On May 20, Google announced its Android XR smart glasses, which compete with Meta, during the Google I/O keynote. These glasses come equipped with built-in cameras and microphones, allowing Germini to “see” and “hear” the world. The XR … Read more