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ST21 smartcard ICs for mobile

Twenty years of experience in the smartcard industry, world-class manufacturing facilities, and an unparalleled experience in non-volatile memories, are what allows ST to constantly push the boundaries of the smartcard development process. The result is ST21, a new and innovative range of smartcards ICs that directly addresses the needs of today’s mobile communication applications, from mass market to sophisticated and high-end applications. For added flexibility, ST offers two architectures: ST21Y, based on embedded EEPROM technology, and ST21F based on based on 90 nm embedded Flash technology.

 
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In the 2.5G/3G mobile communication era, the market demands high volume, short lead time, reliable and cost effective solutions. With an always increasing number of applications and services for mobile communications available, operators need secure SIM products with increased memory capacity to store, transfer and use high amounts of data, without affecting user-friendliness. This can be achieved using fast communication protocols and the enhanced performance of advanced smartcard processors. New ST21 product portfolio built on 0.13 micron and 90 nm perfectly fulfils theses requirements.
 
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