LED Driver IC operates at up to 98% efficiency.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jul 25, 2011 Available in DFN-5 package, 40 V Model ZLED7320 features on-chip switching transistor, 1,200:1 dimming via PWM signal or fixed voltage, up to 1 A of output current at ±3% accuracy, and high-side current sensing. Device includes built-in thermal shutdown, open-circuit, and short-circuit protection. Due to output current capabilities, IC can support high-brightness and high-current LEDs from major LED manufacturers without requiring additional MOSFET to application circuit.

Sensor Signal Conditioner IC targets automotive applications.

ZMD    Dresden,
May 09, 2011 Combining sensor conditioning IC with LIN transceiver, Model ZSSC3170 offers EMC immunity up to ±8 kV, making it suited for air-conditioning, level measurement, and seat adjustment applications. IC can be calibrated in-system where coefficients are stored in on-chip automotive-grade EEPROM. Operating from 7-18 V, device features temperature range of -40 to +125°C, or extended range up to 150°C. Accuracies are ±0.25% FSO at -20 to +85°C, ±0.50% FSO at -40 to 125°C, and ±1.00% FSO at -40 to 150°C.

Industiral Wireless Communications Module delivers network layer security.

ZMD    Dresden,
Mar 03, 2011 Intended for sensors and other small devices found in various industries, ZWIR4512 implements wireless data networking based on IPv6 Internet protocol. Secure communications is provided for scalable networks by integrating 32-bit ARM(TM) Cortex M3 processor with complete communications software solution and integrated radio. Latter operates in 868/915 MHz frequency band, and networks built with ZWIR4512 can connect directly to existing networks without need to custom-program gateways.

Evaluation Tools help develop IO-Link master/device applications.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jul 13, 2010 Offered in Starter and Lab kits, ZIOL2401 evaluation tools help designers reduce time to production by enabling them to develop and test both the master (controller) and sensor end of link. Starter Kit, comprised of USB stick, MCU board, and ZIOL2401 IC, lets designers implement serial interfaces and control basic I/O and switching functions, while Lab Kit, comprised of 3 boards, offers partitioned design that helps engineers develop complex applications.

Dual Core ADCs offer sample rates up to 1 MS/s.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jun 09, 2010 Operating on principle of successive approximation, SARah ZADC510x and ZADC512x Converters are available in 2, 6, and 10-channel versions. Units have differential nonlinearity of ±1 LSB and integral non-linearity of ±1 LSB over temperature range of -25 to +85°C. Available in 10-bit and 12-bit models with internal or external voltage references, ADCs are suited for high-speed applications, such as motion control, 3-phase motor control units, inverters, or multi-axis positioning systems.

Sensor Signal Conditioning IC features integrated DSP.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jun 09, 2010 Developed for resistive bridge sensors, Model ZSSC3017 combines amplification, 16-bit analog-to-digital conversion, and 18-bit DSP for linearization and calibration functions. Analog front end offers multiple programming options, including on-chip temperature sensor and fully differential signal paths. Using second-order charge-balancing ADC, IC topology delivers less than ±0.5% FSO accuracy error over full temperature range of -40 to +85°C, making it suited for altimeter/barometer systems.

Signal Conditioner supports I²C and SPI digital interfaces.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jun 09, 2010 Adjustable to nearly all resistive bridge sensor types, ZSSC3053 Differential Sensor Signal Conditioner provides amplification and sensor-specific correction of mV-level DC sensor signals. CMOS IC measures pressure, temperature, linear position, force, and load, and offers single-pass one-shot calibration. Operating on 2.7-5.5 V over temperature range of -25 to +85°C, device features 15-bit precision and ±0.1% FS accuracy over full temperature range.

High-Voltage Driver integrates IO-Link, DC/DC converter.

ZMD    Dresden,
Sep 11, 2009 Supplied in 4 x 4 mm QFN24 package with exposed die paddle that ensures optimal heat distribution, ZIOL2401 offers 2 independent IO channels that meet physical layer requirements of sensor and actuator systems in factory automation applications. IC operates over -25 to +85°C range and combines fully programmable, 2-channel IO-Link driver with DC-DC converter capable of producing up to 15 V. Configuration parameters are stored in on-chip EEPROM and automatically loaded during power up.

IC operates as capacitive sensor signal conditioner.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jun 09, 2009 ZMD31210 cLite(TM) delivers 14-bit resolution and can be configured to interface with capacitive sensors from 2-260 pF with sensitivity as low as 125 atto-Farads/digital bit. Standard supply is 2.7-5.5 V with accuracy of 0.25% over -20 to +85°C range, and 0.5% from -40 to +125°C. ZMD31210 connects to micro-controllers but can also be utilized in stand-alone designs for transducer and switch applications, and calibration coefficients are stored in an on-board non-volatile EEPROM.

Signal Conditioner IC is suited for automotive environments.

ZMD    Dresden,
Dec 08, 2006 With on-chip diagnostics for use with all types of wheatstone bridge sensors, Model ZMD31150 features error-correcting function for uncorrupted EEPROM content and increased MTBF. Analog pre-amp gain of 420 accommodates bridge outputs of 1 mV/V, while 16-bit ADC with integrating input characteristic gives 7.8 kHz sample rate. Product comes with built-in programmable digital filter, and delivers ±0.1% FSO from -25 to +85°C, ±0.25% FSO from -40 to +125°C, and ±0.5% FSO from -40 to +150°C.

Signal Conditioner enables monitoring of 2 independent channels.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jun 13, 2006 Featuring 2 ZMD31010 devices in single SSOP14 package measuring 6.33 x 7.90 mm, Model ZMD31012 accommodates separate digital compensation of sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature drift, and non-linearity. Chip allows calibration of resistive bridge sensors via EEPROM, operates over temperature range of -50 to +150°C, and offers 1 ms response time.

Signal Conditioner IC delivers diagnostics to sensors.

ZMD    Dresden,
Jun 13, 2006 Suited for use with piezo-resistive bridge sensors, ZMD31015 programmable signal conditioner IC provides real-time diagnostics to detect any faulty connections, shorts, and power loss events. Measured and corrected bridge values are provided at signal pin which can be configured as analog voltage output or as 1-wire serial digital output which can also be used for PC-controlled procedure to program calibration coefficients into on-chip EEPROM.