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Body and Convenience
The car is probably the most sophisticated electronic device a user has to handle. Because of its growing complexity, it is a permanent need to increase the comforts and convenience features for the driver and passengers. These features span systems such as dome and door zone controls, HVAC systems, wiper and seat controls, lighting controls, to name a few. In this field, ST is a frontrunner in the impressive array of mechanical-electronic “mechatronic” platforms which currently characterize the automotive industry. The Company’s System-On-Chip (SoC) technology enables sophisticated automotive innovations, with high integrated microelectronics for mechatronic solutions like door applications or single chip system ICs for mirrors.
Product Highlights

ST Door module drivers
ST has a wide range of actuator drivers to support all regular door-zone loads such as door-lock motors, mirror folders and leveling, defroster and lighting functions, from LEDs to incandescent bulbs. Coupled with the related power-management system IC, they guarantee high performances at very low power consumption. (More...)
SPC56 32-bit microcontrollers for automotive
The SPC56 family of 32-bit automotive microcontrollers is designed using Power Architecture™ and ST’s 90 nm embedded Flash technology. Developed within the framework of the STMicroelectronics/Freescale Joint Development Program (JDP), it combines a scalable range of e200 cores with innovative peripheral sets that are optimized for building efficient applications in engine management, chassis, safety, body control and instrument clusters. (More...)
STMicroelectronics STM8A 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive
STMicroelectronics introduces the STM8A, a new product line of 8-bit Flash microcontrollers dedicated to the specific needs of automotive applications.
These modular products offer true data EEPROM. (More...)
STMicroelectronics Breaks the Rules with Smaller and More Robust Power Devices
STMicroelectronics has reinforced its leadership in smart power technologies with the introduction of a new generation of its proprietary VIPowerTM (Vertical Intelligent Power) family of technologies. Called M0-5, the new technology employs a patented control strategy that allows the Company to significantly reduce chip and package sizes while delivering the same power level as currently available devices, and at the same time dramatically increasing robustness. (More...)
STMicroelectronics Introduces Complete Automotive H Bridge in a Single Package
STMicroelectronics' H bridges in a single package are ideal for high-power automotive applications such as driving window lifts, seat positioners and for DC motor control.
The VN(5)77xK and the VNHx(A)SP30 families, based on VIPower technology, include full-bridge DC motor drivers, with a full set of standard protection features and PWM capability. (More...)