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STMicroelectronics

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

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

Consumer-impact summary

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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

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  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