This product line is aimed at market leaders in multimedia application integration and power supply solutions. Stmicroelectronics has the most powerful product lineup in the world, including specialized products with high intellectual property rights and innovative products in many fields, such as discrete devices, high-performance microcontrollers, secure smart card chips and MEMS devices.
Stmicroelectronics is a pioneer in using platform design method to develop complex IC in mobile multimedia, set-top boxes, computer peripherals and other demanding application fields, and constantly improves this design method. Stmicroelectronics has a balanced product portfolio, which can meet the needs of all microelectronics users. Stmicroelectronics has been designated as the preferred partner for the system-on-a-chip (SoC) project of global strategic customers. At the same time, the company also provides comprehensive support for local enterprises to meet the needs of local customers for general devices and solutions.
Stmicroelectronics has announced its intention to establish an independent semiconductor company with Intel and its San Francisco partners. The new company, named Numonyx, will mainly provide non-volatile memory solutions for consumer electronics and industrial equipment.
Since the establishment of R&D and the manufacturing plant, stmicroelectronics's investment in R&D has never wavered, and it is recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the semiconductor industry. Manufacturing processes include advanced CMOS logic (including derivatives of embedded memory), mixed signal, analog and power supply manufacturing processes. In the field of advanced CMOS, stmicroelectronics will cooperate with IBM Alliance to develop the next generation manufacturing technology, including 32nm and 22nm CMOS process development, design and implementation technology, and advanced research on 300mm wafer manufacturing. In addition, stmicroelectronics and IBM will also use the 300mm production facility in Crolles, France, to develop high value-added CMOS derivative system-level wafer technology.
Stmicroelectronics has a huge wafer manufacturing network in the world (the former refers to wafer manufacturing and the latter refers to assembly, packaging and testing). The company is transforming into a light capital-intensive manufacturing strategy, and recently announced plans to close some old factories. At present, the main wafer manufacturing plants in stmicroelectronics are located in Agrate Brianza and Catania, Crolles, Rousset and Tours in France, Phoenix and Carrollton in the United States, and Singapore. Efficient packaging and testing plants in China, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco and Singapore provide powerful post-processing guarantee for these advanced fabs.
Stmicroelectronics, a multinational alliance, has developed a global strategic alliance network, including cooperating with major customers to develop products, cooperating with customers and semiconductor manufacturers to develop technologies, and cooperating with major suppliers to develop equipment and CAD tools. In addition, stmicroelectronics has carried out various research projects with world-renowned universities and research institutions to promote industrial R&D activities through academic research. Stmicroelectronics also undertakes European advanced technology research projects such as MEDEA+ and industrial projects such as ENIAC (European Nanotechnology Project Advisory Committee).
Principle of Excellence stmicroelectronics is one of the first international semiconductor companies in the world to realize the importance of environmental responsibility. As early as 1990s, it started its environmental responsibility action. Since then, it has made remarkable progress on environmental issues. For example, during the period from 1994 to 2006, energy consumption per production unit decreased by 47%, and carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 6 1%. In addition, stmicroelectronics is far ahead of the existing laws and regulations, and almost completely abandoned harmful substances such as lead, cadmium and mercury in the manufacturing process. Since 199 1, companies in various regions have won more than 100 awards for their outstanding performance in corporate responsibilities such as quality, enterprise management, social problems and environmental protection.
Basic information stmicroelectronics (ST) Company was founded in 1987, which is a new enterprise after the merger of Italian SGS Semiconductor Company and French Thomson Semiconductor Company. Since its establishment, the growth rate of ST has exceeded the overall growth rate of the semiconductor industry. Since 1999, ST has been one of the top ten semiconductor companies in the world.
The whole group has nearly 50,000 employees, 65,438+06 advanced R&D institutions, 39 design and application centers, 65,438+05 major manufacturing plants and 78 sales offices in 36 countries.
The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and is also the headquarters of Europe and emerging markets; The company's American headquarters is located in Carlton, Dallas, Texas; The Asia-Pacific region is headquartered in Singapore; Japanese business is based in Tokyo; Headquartered in Shanghai, Greater China is responsible for the business in Hongkong, Mainland China and Taiwan Province.
Stmicroelectronics has been listed on the new york Stock Exchange (transaction code: STM) and the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange since February 8th, and on the Milan Stock Exchange 1998 in June. There are nearly 900 million publicly issued shares in stmicroelectronics, of which about 765,438+0.1%are publicly traded in various stock exchanges. In addition, stmicroelectronics Holdings IIB.V. Co., Ltd. holds 27.5% of the shares, and the shareholders are the Italian Finmeanica consortium composed of Finmeanica and CDP and the French consortium composed of Areva and France Telecom; The remaining 65,438+0.4% of treasury shares are held by stmicroelectronics Company.
Product Scope stmicroelectronics is one of the manufacturers with the widest semiconductor product line in the industry, from discrete diodes and transistors to complex system-on-a-chip (SoC) devices to complete platform solutions, including reference designs, application software, manufacturing tools and specifications. Its main product categories exceed 3000. Stmicroelectronics is a major supplier in various industrial fields, with many advanced technologies, intellectual property (IP) resources and world-class manufacturing technology.
Semiconductor products can be roughly divided into two categories: special products and standard products. Special products integrate a large number of proprietary intellectual property rights from semiconductor manufacturers, users and third parties, which makes them different from other products in the market, such as:
System-on-Chip (SoC) products
Custom and semi-custom circuits
Application-specific standard products (ASSP), such as wireless application processors, set-top box chips and automotive ic.
microcontroller
Smart card IC
Dedicated memory
Dedicated discrete devices (ASD? )
Once a customer uses a special product in an application, it is usually impossible to replace the product without modifying the hardware and software design.
On the contrary, standard products are devices that achieve a common function, and these devices are generally provided by several suppliers. Usually, the standard products launched by manufacturers can be replaced by similar products from other manufacturers, and the differences between suppliers mainly lie in cost and customer service. However, once the design of the application is frozen, the standard device will become the only device for performance optimization.
Standard products include:
Discrete devices such as transistors, diodes and thyristors.
Power transistors, such as MOSFET, bipolar and IGBT.
Analog circuit building blocks, such as operational amplifier, comparator, voltage regulator and voltage reference circuit.
Standard logic functions and interfaces
Many memory products, such as standard or serial NOR flash memory, NAND flash memory, EPROM/EEPROM and nonvolatile RAM.
RF Discrete Devices and Integrated Circuits
Since its establishment, stmicroelectronics has successfully achieved the balance of market development, combining differentiated specialized products (usually not easily affected by the market cycle) with traditional standard products (requiring less R&D investment and production capital intensity). Stmicroelectronics's diversified product range avoids excessive dependence on general products or special products.
The most complex product in the special product series of SoC is SOC device, which is integrated into a complete system on a single chip. In many cases, this means the integration of the whole application, that is, the device integrates all electronic circuits except the memory, passive components and display, which do not need to be integrated. However, integrating the whole system on a single chip is usually not the most economical solution, so the term SoC is also used to refer to those chips that integrate most systems.
SoC technology expands the semiconductor industry's ability to continuously increase the number of transistors on a given silicon wafer. However, it also involves many other factors, including system knowledge, software technology, architecture innovation, design, verification, debugging and testing methods. With the popularity of semiconductor devices in electronic equipment, it has an important impact on equipment performance, price and development time, and equipment manufacturers increasingly rely on complete platform solutions provided by semiconductor suppliers. Today, semiconductor suppliers can provide customers with complete solutions, including customized reference designs and complete software packages (including underlying drivers, embedded operating systems, middleware and application software).
Many SoC products can only be manufactured by using CMOS technology, but a complete SoC manufacturing technology requires the ability to integrate basic technologies such as COMS, bipolar, nonvolatile memory, power DMOS and MEMS into system-oriented technologies (integrating two or more basic technologies). For many years, stmicroelectronics has been a global leader in developing and adopting these system-oriented technologies.
SoC devices usually integrate one or more processor cores. Stmicroelectronics provides customers with the most extensive processor cores in the world, including products based on 32-bit high-performance ARM and PowerPC, which are mainly used in wireless and automotive applications. Stmicroelectronics has adopted an open attitude towards processor core technology, aiming at providing customers with the most suitable processor core, whether it is patent, joint development or third-party authorization.
Custom wafer custom and semi-custom IC are designed for special users, but the design and manufacturing methods are different. Semi-custom wafer is a general wafer containing a series of circuit units, which can be interconnected in many ways to achieve the required functions. Custom chips are designed from scratch. Some customers prefer to design their own chips (especially chips containing precious IP) and reach contracts with chip manufacturers according to standards such as cost, capacity distribution and previous business relations. Other customers prefer to reach an agreement with chip suppliers in both design and manufacturing, so there are a series of intermediate relationships here.
Stmicroelectronics provides a series of customized and semi-customized services by using world-class manufacturing machinery, unparalleled semiconductor technology, extensive and in-depth IP series and leading design methods. These successful cases are the use of complex chips to promote large-scale projects, such as XM digital satellite radio service in the United States and the leading solutions of strategic partners in various parts of the electronics industry.
ASSP (Special Standard Product) is an integrated circuit designed for special applications. Examples include digital set-top box chip, CMOS imaging IC, motor control circuit and wireless application processor. Unlike custom integrated circuits designed for the special application of a single user, ASSP is designed for the special application shared by many users. Many ASSP are developed on the basis of close cooperation with special customers, even though the corresponding equipment may be available in the open market. By cooperating with customers in this way, stmicroelectronics can ensure that its developed products and technologies can well match the ever-changing industrial needs.
Stmicroelectronics's product line includes various types of ASSP, optimized for major growth business applications, such as wireless communication and network, digital consumption, computer peripherals, automobiles, industry and smart cards. By providing chipsets and complete reference platforms, recognized software packages and development kits, the company enables its users to develop and differentiate their products quickly and economically.
ASSP in stmicroelectronics, including mobile imaging, multimedia processing, power management and portable and network connection, meets a wide range of telecommunications applications. The company provides components for various digital consumer applications, especially set-top boxes, digital TVs and digital cameras.
In the field of computer peripherals, stmicroelectronics mainly focuses on data storage, printing, visual display, power management and power supply of PC motherboards. Stmicroelectronics ASSP power supply/complex digital car system is widely used, such as engine control, car safety equipment, car door module and car infotainment system. The company also provides industrial IC for factory automation systems, chips for lighting and battery charging or power supply equipment, and chips for advanced smart card applications.
Microcontroller stmicroelectronics's microcontrollers provide various applications, from those that require the lowest cost to those that require powerful real-time performance and advanced language support. Stmicroelectronics's comprehensive product line includes a powerful 8-bit universal flash microcontroller with standard communication interfaces such as USB, CAN, LIN, UART and SPI. A special 8-bit microcontroller can be used for brushless motor control, low noise module converter (LNB), smart card reader, flash drive with USB interface and programmable system memory (PSM). It integrates memory, microcontroller and programmable logic unit on a single chip. Based on the high-performance 32-bit ARM core, the 16-bit industrial control standard device and flash memory controller have excellent low power consumption characteristics and advanced communication peripherals (including Ethernet, USB and CAN).
Stmicroelectronics's dedicated microcontroller solution is helpful to accelerate the development of emerging low data rate wireless networks, such as real-time positioning system (RTLS) and Zigbee platform for remote monitoring.
Security IC stmicroelectronics provides smart cards and entrusted products with complete security microcontrollers and memories, as well as various high-speed products and on-chip operating system (SoC) solutions that can be used together. Products are used in various smart card applications, from the simplest phone cards to the most demanding SIM cards and pay TV cards. Security has always been a special technology in stmicroelectronics. Many formal security certificates, standardized membership and the successful application of stmicroelectronics security IC products in many fields (including banking, IT security, electronics, public transportation and mobile communication) strongly prove this point.
Although many memory products are standard products, stmicroelectronics has developed various special EEPROM and flash memories by taking advantage of its advantages in the field of non-volatile memory technology and its stable relationship with lead user. In cooperation with leading original equipment manufacturers, stmicroelectronics has developed innovative products optimized for special applications, such as mobile phones, automobile engine control, PC BIOS, set-top boxes and hard drives.
ASD products of discrete devices are based on vertical or horizontal bipolar architectures implemented on the top and bottom of silicon wafers. ASD？ Technology enables ProFi semiconductor to bring various products to market, which can handle large bidirectional current, maintain high voltage and integrate various discrete components into a single crystal. ASD technology is an ideal solution for general protection components, ESD protection devices, EMI filters and AC switches with built-in overvoltage protection. With the recent process upgrade, ASD technology allows the integration of multiple discrete components and passive components (such as resistors, capacitors and inductors) in a single crystal, resulting in the IPAD series (integrating passive and active devices). The main application fields of ASD are wireless and fixed line communication, household appliances, PC and peripherals.
Standard Product Storage stmicroelectronics provides the most extensive storage solutions in the industry for leading applications. Stmicroelectronics is a major supplier of nonvolatile memory, including NOR and NAND flash memory.
Flash memory combines high density and electrical erasability. They are widely used in various digital applications, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, digital televisions, set-top boxes, automobile engine control and so on. These applications require system programmability and data retention, even without power supply.
As one of the three largest NOR flash memory suppliers in the world, stmicroelectronics provides two main types of flash memory: NOR and NAND. NOR flash memory architecture provides fast reading performance, which is an ideal choice for code storage and direct on-chip execution in mobile phones and other electronic devices. However, for high-density data storage, the high density and programming throughput of NAND flash memory make it the first choice.
Stmicroelectronics's nonvolatile memory series also includes EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), serial flash memory and nonvolatile RAM (Random AES Memory).
Other stmicroelectronics memory products also contain a variety of RFID IC. Like all standard devices, cost and customer service are the main differences between suppliers, and stmicroelectronics is trying its best to optimize these two aspects.
For applications that require fast code reading and high density (such as today's multifunctional mobile phones), stmicroelectronics also provides advanced multi-chip solutions, which combine different types of memories into a single chip package.
Stmicroelectronics's power supply equipment meets the growing demand for power supply solutions that integrate signal processing components (analog and/or digital) and electric actuators. This design capability not only provides a unique economic advantage, but also improves the stability, electromagnetic performance and reduces the empty sound and weight. As a technical term, intelligent power supply contains a variety of horizontal and vertical technologies and plays a vital role in the automobile market.
VIPower (vertical smart power supply) is the general name of many patented smart power supply technologies. In these technologies, the discrete power supply structure is now combined with analog and digital current control and diagnosis, so the equipment can combine the robustness of discrete technology with current control and diagnosis functions. Stmicroelectronics's BCD (Bipolar -CMOS-DMOS) production technology combines bipolar, CMOS and DMOS processes, allowing more and more basic system functions, such as voltage regulator, communication interface and multi-load driver, to be integrated in a single component.
Standard devices stmicroelectronics Standard linear devices and logic ic are composed of various well-known standard devices and special devices, which are used for high integration and limited space. The product range includes logic functions, interfaces, operational amplifiers, comparators, low-power audio amplifiers, communication circuits (high-speed analog, infrared and radio frequency), power management devices, voltage regulators and reference circuits, microprocessor reset and monitors, analog and digital switches, power switches, VFD drivers and high-brightness LED drivers.
Stmicroelectronics is one of the world's leading suppliers of discrete power devices. Its products include MOSFET (including devices with innovative MDmeshTM second generation technology), bipolar transistor, IGBT, Schottky and ultra-fast recovery bipolar process diode, triac and protection device. In addition, stmicroelectronics's patented IPAD (Integrated Active and Passive Devices) technology allows multiple active and passive components to be integrated on a single wafer.
RF stmicroelectronics's RF products include power RF transistors, which can be used in applications such as ISM (industrial science and medical treatment) and mobile phone base stations.
Real-time Clock stmicroelectronics provides a complete product line of low-power real-time clock (RTC), from input-level products to high-end RTC, with microprocessor monitoring function, SRAM, non-volatile characteristics and universal reduction detection and discipline. The precision error of embedded software calibration is only 2 seconds per month.
Won the honor of 65,438+on May 3, 2020, and stmicroelectronics ranked 822nd in the 2020 Forbes Global Enterprise 2000 list.
Science and Technology Alliance, Strategic Alliance and Industrial Cooperation
Since its birth, stmicroelectronics Company has become a pioneer in establishing strategic alliances, and has been recognized by everyone in developing relationships with users, suppliers, competitors, universities, research institutions and European research projects. Strategic alliance and industrial cooperation are becoming more and more important to the success of semiconductor industry.
Stmicroelectronics has established strategic alliances with users including Alcatel, Bosch, Hewlett-Packard, Marelli, Nokia, Nortel, Pioneer, Seagate, Siemens VDO, Thomson and Western Digital. User alliance provides stmicroelectronics with valuable systems, professional knowledge and access to major product markets. At the same time, its users can share the risk of product development, and they can also use the technology and production facilities of stmicroelectronics Company. Stmicroelectronics is now actively using its rich experience and technology to expand the number of its user alliances for the top original equipment manufacturers in the United States, Europe and Asia.
While continuing to struggle in the fierce competitive sales, the cooperation with other semiconductor manufacturers has enabled Defa Semiconductor Company to increase its investment in high R&D and production resources, achieving mutual benefit in technology development.
Stmicroelectronics Company is an ever-victorious general in the field of wireless technology. In 2002, we cooperated with Texas Instruments to formulate and promote the open standard of wireless application processor interface. This innovation has now expanded to more companies, known as MIPI Alliance (the founding members are ST, ARM, Nokia and Texas Instruments). The alliance currently has more than 92 members and has become a leader in the mobile industry. Its goal is to formulate and promote the open standard of mobile application processor interface.
Non-volatile memory is the strategic product department of stmicroelectronics Company. In this field, stmicroelectronics and Hynix have cooperated for 4 years and jointly developed NAND Flash technology and products. As for NOR Flash, it has formed a strategic alliance with Intel on the product indicators of wireless applications. In addition, an agreement was recently signed with Freescale to jointly develop a microcontroller with built-in flash memory (manufactured by 90 nm technology).
Stmicroelectronics has also made joint development plans with leading suppliers, such as Air Liquide, Applied Materials, ASM Lithography, Axalto, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, LAM Tengke, LAM Research, MEMC, Teradyne and Wacker, as well as leading electronic design automation (EDA) tool manufacturers, including Cadence, CoWare and Synopsys.
As for the joint R&D program, stmicroelectronics has also joined European cooperative research programs, such as MEDEA+ (Pan-European Program for Advanced Cooperative R&D of Microelectronics Technology and Its Applications) and ITEA2 (Pan-European Program for Advanced R&D Strategy of Information Technology and Software-intensive Systems and Services in Europe). Stmicroelectronics also plays a leading role in the recently established European technology platforms-ENIAC (European Nanoelectronics Action Advisory Committee) and ARTEMIS (Advanced Research and Technology of Embedded Intelligence and Systems, similar to embedded systems). In addition, stmicroelectronics has cooperated with many universities all over the world, including those in Europe, the United States and China, as well as major research institutions such as CEA-Leti and IMEC.
As for the manufacturing industry, stmicroelectronics established a back-end assembly and testing factory in Shenzhen, China on 1998. The factory is a joint venture between stmicroelectronics Company and Shenzhen Haida Industrial Co., Ltd. (SHIC). In 2004, stmicroelectronics signed and announced a joint venture agreement with Hynix to establish a front-end memory manufacturing plant in Wuxi, China. The joint venture company is an extension of the joint development relationship of NAND Flash technology/products between companies. The 200mm wafer production line will be put into production at the end of 2006 and the 300mm wafer production line will be put into production in 2007.
Based on the needs of management and on-site training, ST University has developed and deployed strategic training programs within the enterprise. ST University cooperates closely with various training institutions in ST to launch training project courses to meet the ever-changing training needs of ST and ST universities.
In the training catalogue of ST University, there is only one training program for ST employees and external engineers. The main purpose of this technical course is to develop technical expertise in the field of microelectronics manufacturing management.
This unique project is jointly sponsored by stmicroelectronics Company and two famous French engineering colleges. It provides technical and management skills for engineers who play an important role in today's demanding microelectronics industry. In order to keep pace with the leading technology in microelectronics industry, ST University improves the whole project with the support of experts, scholars and researchers in the industry every year. ST University has developed and improved the relationship between theoretical courses and applications, as well as the participation of ST industry experts and ST suppliers.
This course is divided into two main parts:
Part 1: Focus on the following three basic knowledge and application courses:
Equipment and technology: physical characteristics, tools and manufacturing process steps.
Integrated circuit development: design tools, testing and back-end operation.
Production and management tools: production equipment management, production technology, reliability and quality system.
Part II: Internship in a company for 6 months (mainly in ST), focusing on specific subjects related to the project.
China, stmicroelectronics (ST) and China FAW (FAW) announced cooperation in the field of automotive electronics technology, and established the FAW-stmicroelectronics Automotive Electronics Joint Laboratory in FAW Technology Center. The joint laboratory will face advanced automotive electronic technology solutions, and its research and development scope includes powertrain, chassis, safety system, car body, automotive infotainment system and new energy technology. FAW will introduce microcontroller (MCU), special standard product (ASSP) and intelligent driver chip from stmicroelectronics into its advanced automotive electronics R&D platform.
The main research and development direction of the joint laboratory is the application of advanced automotive electronics. With the help of stmicroelectronics's R&D experience, technical advantages, products (Ruyi Semiconductor's PowerPC series 32-bit microcontroller and highly integrated chip for engine management system), prototype design and technical support, the joint laboratory will promote the cooperative research and development of automotive electronic technologies such as ECU (Engine Control Unit), TCU (Transmission Control Unit) and EPS (Electric Power Steering System), and enhance the market competitiveness of FAW's next-generation cars.
Li Jun, deputy chief engineer and director of the technical center of FAW Group, said: "China's automobile sales ranked first in the world for three consecutive years. As consumers pay more and more attention to the safety and comfort of automobiles, the automotive electronics market is also growing at a high speed. China is a huge automotive semiconductor market. The establishment of a joint laboratory between FAW and stmicroelectronics will help promote in-depth cooperation between the two sides, enhance the core competitiveness of FAW Automotive Electronics, and promote the independent innovation capability of automotive electronic products. "
Edoardo Merli, Marketing and Application Manager of Automotive Products Department of stmicroelectronics in Greater China and South Asia, said, "We are very happy to cooperate with FAW, a leading automobile OEM in China. As the first [1] supplier of automobile chips in China and the third [2] supplier in the world in 20/kloc-0, stmicroelectronics has great advantages in powertrain, body, safety, infotainment and vehicle multimedia, and has been recognized by China automobile manufacturers. We believe that the cooperation between the two parties will also strengthen stmicroelectronics's leading position in the automotive electronics industry in China. "