TL;DR On October 26, 2026, STMicroelectronics said four NCS101-series automotive combination sensors are in production. Each combines acceleration and angular-rate sensing in a 24-pin QFN measuring 6 mm × 6 mm × 1.90 mm, with wettable flanks intended to support optical inspection compatibility. For PCBA buyers, production status is a reason to start a controlled sourcing and assembly review, not proof of stock, price, footprint approval or qualification for a specific vehicle program.
What changed on October 26?
ST named four devices: NCS1012BAEP, NCS1012CAEP, NCS1012EAEP and NCS10135AEP. The variants combine different angular-rate and acceleration axes, so the family names are not interchangeable design choices. All four support SafeSPI and include internal diagnostics, according to ST.
The angular-rate options cover full-scale ranges of ±125, ±250 or ±350 degrees per second. The low-g acceleration variants span nominal full-scale ranges from ±1.50 g to ±34 g, while the medium-g variant spans ±15.5 g to ±150 g. ST specifies an automotive temperature range of −40°C to +105°C and says the four devices are in production now.
Why does the package matter to a PCBA buyer?
Combining acceleration and angular-rate sensing can change component count and the board architecture, but it does not prove a lower total PCBA cost or a simpler safety-validation path. The selected device must match the required sensing axes, ranges, interface and diagnostics.
The 6 mm × 6 mm × 1.90 mm QFN has wettable flanks for optical inspection compatibility. That feature supports inspection planning; it does not by itself define the land pattern, stencil, reflow profile, solder-joint acceptance criteria or evidence required by a specific automotive program.
Decision 1: Lock the exact device before layout release
Match the required axes and ranges to the complete orderable part number, then control the manufacturer datasheet, package drawing, pinout, footprint, errata and safety documentation by revision. Do not approve a family-level substitution.
Decision 2: Prove project availability
ST’s announcement says the devices are in production and directs buyers to its sales channels for samples and pricing. It does not publish a universal price, distributor stock level or lead time. Obtain an authorized-source quote for the exact part, package, quantity and destination, including sample allocation, reservation validity and production delivery date.
Decision 3: Approve the assembly and test evidence
Before PCBA release, align the footprint, placement orientation, stencil and reflow plan with the manufacturer’s package documents. Define how wettable flanks will be evaluated by AOI, when X-ray adds value, and which electrical or functional tests demonstrate the required sensor and SafeSPI behavior. Acceptance criteria must come from the project’s design and quality requirements, not from the launch announcement.
Where JETFGO’s public workflow fits
JETFGO’s Electronic Component Sourcing page says its BOM review can cover exact manufacturer part numbers, packaging, traceability and customer-approved alternatives. Its PCB Assembly page lists SPI, AOI, X-ray, ICT and FCT as project-dependent inspection and test options. Those pages describe a sourcing and assembly workflow; they do not show that JETFGO has sourced, assembled or qualified these ST devices for a particular automotive program.
Bottom line
Treat the October 26 launch as a production-status signal, then release a PCBA only when the exact device, authorized supply evidence, controlled design files and assembly/test plan are approved together.
References
STMicroelectronics, “STMicroelectronics introduces first automotive safety combination sensors for mass-market applications,” October 26, 2026 https://newsroom.st.com/media-center/press-item.html/stmicroelectronics-introduces-first-automotive-safety-combination-sensors-for-mass-market-applications-p4796-2.html
Related JETFGO pages
JETFGO Electronic Component Sourcing https://jetfgo.online/en/products/component-sourcing
JETFGO PCB Assembly https://jetfgo.online/en/products/pcb-assembly