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PARIS, Nov. 22, 2017 – A trending narrative in Europe's microelectronics industry recently is the comeback of French companies, as illustrated in an increased share of French tech designed into Apple's iPhone X. Local media are almost giddy with the news, touting big wins by STMicroelectronics and Soitec in Apple's new flagship iPhone model.

The good news coincides with both companies' improved business operations in recent quarters, with rising revenue and net profits.

On one hand, to the trained eyes watching from Silicon Valley, this France-centric storyline seems a mite provincial. On the other hand, from outside of Silicon Valley's own bubble, it's not so difficult to understand why iPhone X represents a new milestone for France. The French see their technology prowess, backed by decades of foundational R&D by top researchers and engineers, breaking the bounds of an Imaging Valley tucked away near the French Alps and gaining worldwide recognition.

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