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STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced a set of automotive sensors that enable vehicle brands to extend advanced safety and driver-assistance features across categories from premium to mass-market, broadening access to state-of-the-art protection.
Combining multi-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes (angular rate sensors) in a single package, ST’s new sensors offer a unified platform for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to build active and passive safety systems that meet stringent automotive quality, reliability, and safety requirements. The devices address use-cases ranging from crash protection, rollover detection, and airbag deployment to vehicle stability controls and radar beam stabilization.
These are the first products launched in the mass market following ST’s acquisition of the NXP automotive and industrial MEMS sensors business in early 2026, a move completed to expand its own MEMS sensors capabilities. ST’s experience in automotive sensing reflects its commitment to guaranteeing product availability for at least 15 years, allowing companies to minimize lifecycle and redesign risks while investing confidently in new programs.
“As a cohesive sensor set suited to multiple safety functions, these devices simplify system architecture, accelerate development, and increase flexibility to scale features and performance,” said Simone Ferri, Executive Vice President, MEMS Sub-Group, STMicroelectronics. “Strengthened by our longevity commitment and global support infrastructure, these are the first automotive safety combination sensors ready for mass-market deployment, accelerating the move to active safety.”
Omdia has commented on the market opportunities for inertial sensing in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Nora Houlihan, Senior Research Analyst at Omdia, said, “Thanks to ADAS, inertial measurement units (IMUs) are expected to grow at 17.7% CAGR (2025-30). As automotive manufacturers approach higher levels of autonomy there will be a significant increase in IMU-powered MEMS sensors for acceleration and motion detection.”
