STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) is one of the best performing semiconductor stocks so far in 2026.
On April 28, STMicroelectronics introduced its next generation of ultralow-power global-shutter image sensors, the monochrome VD55G4 and the RGB color VD65G4
Part of the ST BrightSense portfolio, these compact, microcontroller-compatible sensors are engineered for battery-operated or energy-harvesting personal electronics. They target high-growth applications, including wearables, AR/VR/XR headsets, smart home appliances, and portable medical devices. The new sensors feature an optimized detect-and-wake architecture that allows them to consume up to 10x less power than conventional global-shutter sensors during standard operation.
By continuously monitoring a scene and waking the main processor only when changes occur, they enable event-driven operation. This reduces standby power and extends battery life while delivering AI-ready data locally at the edge. Manufactured on 300 mm wafers using a 3D-stacked 65 nm / 40 nm architecture at STMicroelectronics’ Crolles plant, the sensors are currently available to early adopters.