STMicroelectronics joins the Global Connected Car Alliance to promote the development of smartphone-to-car connectivity solutions

As a major supplier of smartphones and automotive electronics, STMicroelectronics provides technical support for greater convenience and security in these two important intersecting markets.

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced that it has joined the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), a cross-industry organization dedicated to driving global technology development for smartphone-to-car connectivity solutions.

"Smartphones increase efficiency and convenience for busy professionals and consumers. Whether as a voice-activated personal assistant, personal wallet, or navigator, smartphones are secure and natural authentication devices that can open doors, adjust seats, tune the radio, and personalize the vehicle to increase comfort and adapt to personal preferences," said Joel Huloux, Director of Standardized Microcontrollers and Digital ICs at STMicroelectronics. "As a leading supplier with a long history of trust from top smartphone and automotive companies, STMicroelectronics shares the CCC's mission to make connectivity and driving possible and convenient, and has joined the alliance to share our expertise and that of other companies."

STMicroelectronics offers a wide range of technologies suitable for automotive connectivity and contributing to the CCC mission, including the ST25 NFC reader, ST33 secure element, STA12 Accordo infotainment processor, STA13 Telemaco automotive processor, and Stellar vehicle gateway/domain microcontroller.

Currently, STMicroelectronics has become a top player in the growing market for NFC technology (key to digitalization), and is also a leading player in using NFC technology as a pairing channel for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In addition, STMicroelectronics also provides a range of technologies to solve wireless charging problems including authentication and foreign object detection. This technology helps ensure the security of automotive applications by leveraging STMicroelectronics' first-mover advantage in eSIM. Infotainment is another market segment that STMicroelectronics is gradually developing and provides various solutions, including solutions for pairing with smartphones or mapping their displays on the top system, which can enhance the user experience by providing secure voice-controlled Internet music and online navigation services. In addition, data can be automatically collected and pre-processed through various sensors (LiDAR, ToF of accelerometers and gyroscopes, precise positioning, image and radar sensors), reducing network bandwidth from 2GB/km to about 10KB/km.

Finally, STMicroelectronics offers a wide range of automotive microprocessors and other automotive products suitable for controlling, sensing and driving the full range of automotive applications.