STMicroelectronics

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STMicroelectronics

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Basic information
Founded	1987
Legal Structure	Public
Industry	Semiconductors
Also known as
Official website	https://www.st.com/

STMicroelectronics NV is a large multinational manufacturer of a wide range of semiconductor devices.

Consumer-impact summary

STMicroelectronics products include chips to provide "secure solutions for authentication and brand protection." A main use for these chips is in consumables to ensure that only brand name replacements are used. Examples include such things as inkjet printer cartridges and rechargeable batteries. STMicroelectronics actively markets this technology to other businesses as evidenced by the references below.

References

1. https://www.st.com/en/secure-mcus/stsafe-l010.html
2. https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/campaigns/battery-authentication-z24.html
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FBCqF-umQw
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2909wawJWE