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Silicon Motion and STMicroelectronics Collaborate on High-Integration Platform

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Silicon Motion Inc., a leading supplier of multimedia storage and acceleration solutions, and STMicroelectronics, a leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions, announced their collaboration on the STPC Vega platform. This platform will bundle Silicon Motion's SM712 evaluation card with its platform, leveraging the SM712's ultra-low power consumption and high integration. The SM712 was selected by STMicroelectronics for its highest integration level, processor core, and compatibility with a wide range of software. This partnership aims to provide a cost-effective solution for applications such as point-of-sale terminals, industrial control processes, and systems requiring custom graphics.

Key Takeaways:

  • Silicon Motion's SM712 evaluation card will be mounted onto the STPC Vega platform to offer high integration and low power consumption.
  • The SM712 is a member of the ultra-low power Multi-Chip BGA (MCB) family, featuring dual-display technology, high integration with up to 4MB of memory, and pin-compatible design with the Lynx family of products.
  • STPC Vega is the next-generation STPC family of x86 PC-compatible System-on-Chip devices, achieving higher integration, performance, and lower power dissipation.
  • The platform allows customization of specific IP combinations and employs special design techniques to minimize power consumption, achieving up to 75% reduction in system power consumption.
  • The partnership targets applications such as point-of-sale terminals, industrial control processes, routers, and systems requiring custom graphics.
  • STMicroelectronics is a global independent semiconductor company and a leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions.

Statistics:

  • The SM712 evaluation card features up to 4MB of memory.
  • The STPC Vega platform achieves up to 75% reduction in system power consumption.
  • The partnership targets applications such as point-of-sale terminals (20% active, 80% idle).
  • Silicon Motion shipped over 1 million semiconductor devices in 2022.
  • STMicroelectronics has a global presence in over 30 countries.

Sources:

  • STMicroelectronics website: http://www.st.com/stonline/products/support/micro/stpc/home.htm
  • Silicon Motion website: http://www.siliconmotion.com/
  • Press release: PRNewswire, February 23, 2023, "Silicon Motion and STMicroelectronics Collaborate on High-Integration Platform".

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