STMicroelectronics and Quanta Computer
Collaborate on Reference Design for
Augmented-Reality Smart Glasses
- Leverages Quanta’s expertise in system design for
manufacturability
- Builds on ST leadership and successes in MEMS1 micro-actuation
and LBS2 systems
Geneva, Switzerland, and Taiwan, November 11, 2020 –
STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor
leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applications, and Quanta Computer, a world-leading
notebook computer manufacturer, have agreed on a joint effort to
develop a reference design for augmented-reality (AR) smart
glasses. Based on ST’s Laser-Beam Scanning technology and Quanta’s
AR eyewear design and manufacturing capabilities, the AR-glasses
reference design will enable faster development of OEM
products.
Together, ST and Quanta are developing the optical, electronic,
and photonics design to enable volume manufacturing of AR smart
glasses that satisfy the demanding technical challenges of
all-day-wearable smart glasses. The reference design aims to
integrate and build upon the expertise of the members of the LaSAR3
Alliance into small, light-weight, and fashionable AR glasses that
operate at extremely low power and assure a good Field-of-View
(FoV) with a large eye box, while assuring a range of avenues for
value-added customization.
“The simultaneous and spirited efforts of ST within the LaSAR
Alliance to develop AR eyewear applications and with Quanta to
create a foundational reference design emphasize our ambition to be
an important contributor to the growth of AR,” said Benedetto
Vigna, President Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group,
STMicroelectronics. “With Quanta, we are working with a team that
shares our excitement and complements our expertise, to assure we
collectively meet the challenges of incredibly cool, low-weight and
-power smart glasses with large field-of-view and eye box.”
“Imagine smart glasses that are as comfortable to wear as your
regular eyewear or sunglasses, yet deliver directions as you
approach an intersection, explain exhibits when you look at them in
a museum, or remind you of the name of familiar face coming toward
you, and you’ll appreciate why we see so much value in contributing
our design-for-manufacturing expertise to work with ST and its
LBS-based solution,” said C.C. Leung, Vice Chairman and President,
Quanta Computer.
ST and Quanta anticipate the reference design being made
available to OEMs in Q1 2021.
1 MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) are miniaturized
mechanical and electro-mechanical elements manufactured on a small
piece of silicon using semiconductor processing and manufacturing
technology. Micro-actuators are MEMS devices capable of producing
precision movement of solids or fluids, including the movement of
micro-mirrors in Laser Beam Scanners. 2 LBS (Laser Beam
Scanning) uses MEMS micro-mirrors in conjunction with laser diodes
and related optics to create a miniaturized display.3 Announced Oct
7, 2020, the LaSAR Alliance (Laser Scanning for Augmented Reality),
is an ecosystem of leading technology developers, suppliers, and
manufacturers collaborating to develop and accelerate AR
smart-glass solutions.
About STMicroelectronicsAt ST, we are 46,000
creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the
semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing
facilities. An independent device manufacturer, we work with our
100,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build
products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges
and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable
world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient
power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of the
Internet of Things and 5G technology. Further information can be
found at www.st.com.
About Quanta ComputerQuanta Computer is a
Fortune Global 500 Company and the world’s leading provider for
notebook computers, datacenter equipment and other technology
products. Quanta provides innovative products with superior
technology that range from information, communication, networking,
consumer electronics, and car electronics to cloud computing
infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1988, Quanta Computer is
headquartered in Taiwan with major operation facilities set up in
Asia, North America, South America, and Europe. Quanta Group
currently employs over 90,000 employees worldwide with consolidated
revenues exceeding US$34 billion for fiscal year 2019. For further
information, please visit Quanta Computer’s website at
http://www.quantatw.com/.
For Press Information Contact:
Michael Markowitz Director Technical Media Relations
STMicroelectronics Tel: +1 7 81 591 0354 Email:
michael.markowitz@st.com
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