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STMicroelectronics Ships Three Billionth MEMS Chip

Reinforces its lead in motion sensors for phones, tablets and other consumer devices

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

STMicroelectronics announced it has shipped three billion MEMS sensors to date – laid side by side, these chips would exceed the height of Mt Everest. The achievement reconfirms ST’s position as the clear leader in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) devices for consumer and portable applications. According to information and analytics firm IHS, ST’s total MEMS and sensor sales grew more than 19% in 2012, reaching a total of approximately $800 million. In the largest of these markets, mot...

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