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Joint effort will drive innovative engine-train and smart-power products



Geneva, February 15, 2013 -STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applicationsand a committed automotive semiconductor supplier since its birth in
1987, announced today that it had reached agreement with Hyundai Autron, the
electronics subsidiary of Hyundai Motors Group of Korea, to collaborate together
to develop world-class electronic control systems for automotive applications.

ST and Hyundai Autron engineers are beginning the project by targeting
semiconductors for power-train applications and specifically for engine
management units. The two companies are simultaneously exploring expanding the
cooperation into other applications. The effort is starting with using existing
ST Application Specific Standard Products in new-generation vehicles expected to
sample later this year; jointly-designed products should begin to appear soon
after.

ST brings   its market-tested, reliable automotive technologies, including
industry-leading smart-power technologies, such as BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) to
the cooperation. The ST's smart-power technologies enable effective integration
of interface, control, and communication functions together with the power-
driver section and a cost-effective implementation of distributed intelligence.

"With electronic systems playing an increasing role in precise vehicle control,
outstanding quality and modest cost are both critical to success," said Myunghee
Lee, Sr. Vice President of Hyundai Autron. "As a long-time, leading player in
automotive and a reliable partner with a broad technology portfolio, in-house
manufacturing and proven commitment to automotive, ST was a good fit for us."

"Hyundai Autron, like ST, is highly focused on quality and value in its products
and both companies believe ST's world-class technology, reliability,
manufacturing strength and design expertise can make a significant contribution
to one of the fastest-growing car brands globally," said Marco Monti, Executive
Vice-President and General Manager, STMicroelectronics Automotive Product Group.
"We are excited to begin our journey with Hyundai Autron and look forward to
helping them achieve their goals."



Notes for Editors

ST's automotive competencies span a broad range of technologies such as its
proprietary BCD(TM) Smartpower; advanced CMOS; embedded flash; VIPower(TM) for
motor and LED-lighting control, power discretes (low- and high-voltage silicon,
SiC, GaN), CMOS imaging, and MEMS motion sensors used throughout advanced
chassis controls, safety systems and navigation devices. ST has its own
fabrication capacity for automotive for all of these technologies.


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ST Hyundai Cooperation: 
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