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STMicroelectronics Extends MEMS Portfolio with World’s Smallest eCompass Module for Smoother and Smarter Functionality

2mm x 2mm precision orientation sensor combo enhances freedom to optimize system performance and create new miniaturized form factors

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

STMicroelectronics, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, has leveraged its investment in advanced MEMS technology to create the world’s smallest eCompass combining a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis magnetometer in a single package. Measuring just 2mm x 2mm, the tiny chip, used for advanced navigation and motion-sensitive features in products such as smartphones, is nearly 20% smaller than similar devices. “As the world’s smallest eCompass, the LSM303C is id...

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