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STMicroelectronics. (STM) was in the spotlight on Tuesday as it unveiled a new 18 nanometer microcontroller, and some new tools for artificial intelligence. Shares fell 1.9% in premarket trading. It ...

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Members can download this article in PDF format. Microcontrollers (MCUs) surround us everywhere, from cell phones and automotive airbags to orchestrating AI-driven operation. An MCU can be thought of ...