"We are thrilled to have STMicroelectronics join the Microsystems Industrial Group as the first European company in the consortium," said
"ST is a leader in the development of low-power technologies that can reduce power dissipation in embedded System-on-Chip solutions, while maintaining the same level of performance in cutting-edge industrial and portable consumer products," said
"By joining MTL, ST will be able to push its research efforts to fully exploit 'near-threshold' technology and reach far below the actual power consumption limits of energy-efficient System-on-Chip solutions," said
STMicroelectronics is among the world's largest semiconductor companies and a leading supplier of embedded System-on-Chip ICs for use in consumer, communications, automotive and computer peripheral markets. STMicroelectronics is engaged in a wide range of research programs conducted with leading universities and research institutes around the world.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2007, the Company's net revenues were
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