STMicroelectronics
has devoted considerable research and development resources
to the design and production of high performance, low-cost sensors.
These sensors offer system designers the real possibility of
making their products more functional, more reliable and easier
to use.
ST produces a family of proximity detectors
-- integrated circuits designed for metallic body detection.
These act as oscillators, sensing variations in high frequency
eddy current losses.
Targeting high-performance, cost-effective and compact sensors,
STMicroelectronics successfully investigated a new technology
called MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems).
The technology reuses silicon processing techniques to design
micro electro-mechanical devices sensitive to vibration, acceleration,
displacement, rotation and inclination. This research opened
the door to a new generation of motion sensors.
ST has entered another market segment with the development of
industry standard, precision analog and digital temperature
sensors. These temperature sensors feature
lower power consumption and some unique packaging options.
ST is also supplying highly efficient and flexible touch
sensor devices based on capacitive and resistive touch
technology to target the growing demand for innovative user
interfaces while reducing system cost and increasing reliability.
