The technology developments we make are guided by long-term market trends. These enable or enhance applications for our customers by turning state-of-the-art chip fabrication technologies into cutting-edge commercial products.
We create a ‘funnel of innovation’ that allows us to develop the market-leading products and solutions that our customer need, and which fuel our future growth. It enables us to continue pushing the boundaries of disruption in technologies and applications, in line with our strategic vision objectives.
Advances in electrification and digitalization are creating innovative features and use cases for the mobility of tomorrow
Advances in electrification and digitalization are creating innovative features and solutions for the mobility of tomorrow. This is driven by the availability of higher performance and improved mileage vehicles as well as ecological awareness, government incentives and regulation. As the industry continues to evolve, vehicles are becoming more connected, efficient, and autonomous. STMicroelectronics is at the forefront of this change, developing cutting-edge technologies for Electromobility, Hybrid (HEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). Our solutions enable new features such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric drive systems with more cost-effective battery technologies. We are committed to supporting our customers in shaping the future of mobility by providing solutions that improve the overall driving experience with new levels of performance and safety and reduce our impact on the environment.
Core technologies to enable safety and autonomous driving
Core technologies that enable safety and autonomous driving are critical to the future of mobility. ST is a leader in developing these technologies such as, our Silicon Carbide (SiC), and Vertical Intelligent Power technologies that provide power efficiency, control, protection and diagnostics. Our solutions provide the necessary data and processing power for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that constantly monitor the vehicle surroundings, alert the driver of hazardous road conditions, and take corrective actions. Additionally, we provide our customers with security solutions that protect vehicles and their passengers with advanced smart driving applications with secured vehicle connectivity. Our commitment is to make driving safer, greener and more connected through the combination of several of our technologies.
The unique properties of wide bandgap materials improve application performance
The unique properties of wide bandgap (WBG) materials, such as Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride, improve the efficiency and performance of traction inverters, DC-DC converters, and on-board chargers. Able to operate at higher voltages without compromising performance, these materials can work at higher frequencies and handle far higher temperatures more safely. These characteristics make it possible to reach unrivalled levels of miniaturization, reliability and power density, leading to reduced system costs. An independent device manufacturer (IDM) at the forefront of these technologies, ST is actively engaged in capacity expansion and development of a reliable, robust WBG supply chain.
ST’s proven record in secure connectivity and sensor technologies can serve as a platform for building mobility services
Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) is an environment-friendly mode of transportation that is gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to personally-owned vehicles. As the car evolves from a personal vehicle to a shared service provided by a fleet of driverless vehicles in a smart city environment, the level of offered services will grow dramatically. ST is committed to supporting this trend by providing our customers a wide range of solutions – from fleet management, to car sharing, from free parking place detection to road tolling. All these services rely on automotive sensors, processors and communication ICs. Already available in many advanced driving systems, our proven record in secure connectivity and sensor technologies can serve as the platform on which mobility services can be built. Leading to significant reductions in carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and parking demands, we believe MaaS is a key element in creating a more sustainable future for transportation.