STMicro goes green in Italy
November 28, 2023
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics says it has signed a fifteen-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the supply of renewable energy to its operations in Italy.
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The battle for SiC – the market landscape continues to change
June 29, 2023
With increased demand from booming markets such as EVs and renewable energy, the compound semiconductor business has been thriving in recent years. As businesses fight to cement their place in the sector, M&A activity has increased.
STMicro and GF win EU approval for French microchips plant
May 01, 2023
STMicroelectronics and GlobalFoundries have secured EU approval to receive aid and support in the construction and operation of their new chip fab in France.
STMicro and Soitec cooperate on SiC substrate manufacturing technology
December 01, 2022
STMicroelectronics and Soitec announce the next stage of their cooperation on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates, with the qualification of Soitec’s SiC substrate technology by ST planned over the next 18 months.
STMicro powers secure, contactless convenience in Google Pixel 7
November 16, 2022
ST54K single-chip NFC controller and secure element combines with Thales secure OS for superior performance in embedded SIM, transit ticketing, and digital car-key applications
EU to support Italian semiconductors with €292 million
October 06, 2022
The European Commission has approved EUR 292.5 million in state aid to support STMicro's plans of setting up a new Italian Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafer fab.
STMicro to build SiC substrate facility in Italy
October 05, 2022
STMicro says it plans to build a "first-of-a-kind" SiC epitaxial substrate manufacturing facility in Europe as the company is looking to support automotive and industrial customers in their shift to electrification.
ST expects to be running at full speed until 2023
August 23, 2022
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As the semiconductor manufacturer’s backlog is filled by auto and smartphone industries, ST anticipates that its facilities will operate at full capacity well into 2023, leading the company to raise its 2022 projection and set up additional production lines.
Semiconductor giants in talks to form factory venture
June 14, 2022
GlobalFoundries and STMicro are reportedly in talks to build a semiconductor factory in France with the help of government funds.
STMicro supplies SiC tech to Semikron for EV power modules
May 11, 2022
STMicroelectronics has revealed it is supplying SiC technology for the eMPack electric-vehicle power modules from Semikron.
STMicro reports 80% net income growth in 2021
January 28, 2022
The Semiconductor manufacturer reported fourth quarter net revenues of USD 3.56 billion, gross margin of 45.2%, operating margin of 24.9%, and net income of USD 750 million.
STMicro expects Q421 revenues of $3.56B
January 12, 2022
Semiconductor manufacturer, STMicroelectronics, says that its preliminary and unaudited net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 are above its business outlook range.
STMicro and Politecnico di Milano expand R&D capabilities
December 15, 2021
STMicroelectronic and Politecnico di Milano (PoLiMi) have inaugurated the expansion of semiconductor-manufacturing capabilities at PoliFab, the University’s micro- and nanotechnology R&D center.
A*STAR and STMicro team up on SiC R&D for the EV market
November 26, 2021
The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and STMicroelectronics are launching an R&D collaboration in the field of silicon carbide for power-electronics applications in the automotive and industrial markets.
Cree | Wolfspeed and STMicro expand wafer supply agreement
August 18, 2021
Cree and STMicroelectronics have expanded their existing multi-year, long-term silicon carbide wafer supply agreement. The amended agreement, which calls for Cree to supply ST with 150mm silicon carbide bare and epitaxial wafers over the next several years, is now worth more than USD 800 million.
STMicro manufactures first 200mm SiC wafers in Sweden
July 28, 2021
STMicroelectronics has manufactured the first 200mm (8-inch) Silicon-Carbide (SiC) bulk wafers for prototyping next-generation power devices from its facility in Norrköping, Sweden.
Nowi and Murata to develop LoRa energy autonomous platforms
May 21, 2021
Murata and Nowi have entered a strategic partnership that aims to enable and simplify the development of sustainable energy autonomous IoT platforms for use in ‘Plug & Forget’ solutions.
STMicro interested in Nordic Semiconductor?
May 20, 2021
Franco-Italian semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics, har reportedly shown interest in fabless semiconductor player Nordic Semiconductor.
STMicro acquires Edge AI software specialist Cartesiam
May 19, 2021
STMicroelectronics announced a transaction with Cartesiam to acquire its assets (including its IP portfolio) and to transfer and integrate its employees. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals.
STMicro and YTO set up joint lab for smart agricultural equipment
November 27, 2020
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronis, is teaming up with Chinese provider of agricultural and construction machinery YTO Group to establish a joint lab which will focus on R&D of electronic solutions for engine, vehicle, and agricultural controls in tractors.
Union calls for continued strike at STMicro’s French operations
November 16, 2020
On the fifth of November, three of the main French STMicro unions (CAD, CFDT and CGT) went on strike following the company’s decision not to grant employees a salary increase this year. Now the union is asking STMicro’s CEO to clarify the situation while calling for the strike to continue.
STMicro sets up ‘Lab-in-Fab’ to advance adoption of piezoelectric MEMS
October 28, 2020
The company says it is partnering with A*STAR’s IME, a research institute in Singapore, and Japanese manufacturing-tool vendor ULVAC, to jointly setup and operate an 8-inch (200mm) R&D line focused on Piezo MEMS technology within ST’s existing manufacturing facility in Singapore.
STMicro acquires French fabless semiconductor company
October 16, 2020
The acquired fabless semiconductor company specialises in silicon-based power amplifiers and RF Front-End Module products for the cellular IoT and 5G markets.
STMicro to strengthen its wireless connectivity capabilities via acquisitions
July 17, 2020
STMicroelectronics has signed two M&A agreements related to the acquisitions of the entire share capital of Ultra Wide Band specialist BeSpoon and of the cellular IoT connectivity assets of Riot Micro.
STMicro sees revenue increase YoY - but tumbles QoQ
April 28, 2020
STMicroelectronics reported net revenues USD 2.23 billion for the first quarter ended March 28, 2020. The operating margin stood at 0.4%, while net income was reported to be USD 192 million.
STMicro to temporarily cut 50% of French production
March 20, 2020
The semiconductor company has reportedly agreed to temporarily reduce its production in France by up to 50% as the company works to stymie the spread of COVID-19.
STMicro says it is not required to close any of its Italian sites
March 10, 2020
In light of the continuing spread of the COVID-19 virus, STMicroelectronics has issued a statement on its measures against the virus in Norther Italy.
STMicro to acquire majority stake in GaN specialist Exagan
March 05, 2020
The acquisition aims to accelerate ST’s GaN expertise, roadmap and business for high-frequency, high-power automotive, industrial and consumer applications.
5 semiconductor companies hold 53% of global wafer capacity
February 18, 2020
The world’s top-five wafer capacity leaders each had capacity of more than 1,000,000 wafer starts per month, says IC Insights.
STMicro CEO: ‘We closed 2019 with a solid fourth quarter’
January 23, 2020
The semiconductor manufacturer reported 2019 fourth quarter new revenues of USD 2.75 billion, gross margin of 39.3%, operating margin of 16.7% and new income of USD 392 million.
ROHM company SiCrystal & STMicro ink wafer supply deal
January 15, 2020
ROHM and STMicroelectronics have signed a multi-year silicon carbide (SiC) wafers supply agreement with SiCrystal, a ROHM group company having a top share of SiC wafers in Europe.
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