2013-02-21 15:19:41 -

High-performance magnetometer completes range of magnetic, acceleration and
           gyroscopic sensors delivering ultimate design flexibility



Geneva, February 21, 2013 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronic
applications, the world's top MEMS manufacturer, and the leading supplier of
MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications[1], has added a high-
performance standalone 3-axis magnetometer to its MEMS sensor portfolio. The new
sensor delivers high performance in a very small package.

Because of its small size and high performance, the sensor is ideal for mobile
phones, tablets or personal navigation devices. ST's standalone magnetometer is
also perfectly suited to indoor navigation applications where it reliably
calculates dead-reckoning when no satellite signal is available

By introducing the 2   x 2 x 1mm LIS3MDL magnetometer, ST now offers unique
flexibility for designers to implement movement and position detection in space-
constrained products such as smartphones and personal navigation devices. The
device can also be combined with other discrete sensors from ST such as 3-axis
MEMS accelerometer or 3-axis MEMS gyroscope, to build sensors with as many as 9
degrees of freedom (DOF).

Using ST's iNEMO Engine Sensor Fusion software, designers can further enhance
location-detection capabilities by integrating additional miniature sensors from
ST's portfolio for multiple-DOF (M-DOF) sensing. Sensor Fusion software helps
coordinate any combination of sensors from ST's broad portfolio to create
reliable, high-quality M-DOF systems quickly and efficiently for location-based
services, enhanced motion-based gaming, and pedestrian dead-reckoning for indoor
and multi-floor navigation. For example adding a MEMS pressure sensor, for
altitude sensing, can enhance in-building accuracy, as well as support extended
smartphone functionality and location-based operator services.

"By introducing our first discrete magnetometer and offering high performance
and low power consumption, we can now offer customers a complete range of
standalone and integrated miniature sensors," said Fabio Pasolini, General
Manager, Motion MEMS Division, STMicroelectronics. "Designers can partition
their multiple-degrees-of-freedom sensor designs with optimal performance."

ST is the leading supplier of MEMS devices for consumer and mobile applications
according to IHS, with 48% of the world market for motion sensors in mobile
handsets and tablets in 2012. ST's sensors are the most used sensors across all
of the major portable operating systems (Android, iOS, and Windows).

Samples of the LIS3MDL are available and mass production is scheduled for Q2
2013. Unit pricing is US$0.60 for volumes in the range of 1,000 pieces. If your
company has a high-volume need, please contact your ST sales office.



About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.

In 2012, the Company's net revenues were $8.49 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.





For Press Information Contact:

STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz@st.com


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[1] IHS: MEMS H2 2012 Special Report




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