ZMDI Announces the Release of the ZIOL2211 in a Wafer-Level
Chip-Scale Package -- A Cost-Effective High-Voltage Line Driver IC
for the Smallest IO-Link Devices
ZMDI, a Global Semiconductor Company, Announces the Release of the
ZIOL2211 in a Wafer-Level Chip-Scale Package -- A Cost-Effective
High-Voltage Line Driver IC for the Smallest IO-Link
Devices
DRESDEN, Germany, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- ZMD AG
(ZMDI( http://www.zmdi.com )), a
Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling
energy-efficient( http://www.zmdi.com/energy-efficiency )
solutions, today announces the release of the ZIOL2211 integrated
circuit (IC), provided in a wafer-level chip-scale package
(WL-CSP). As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions
for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and
consumer applications, ZMDI is pleased to introduce one of the
smallest IO-Link compliant line driver ICs on the market. The
cost-effective ZIOL2211 WL-CSP driver has a high-voltage I/O
channel that meets the physical layer requirements of sensor and
actuator systems used in factory and process automation
applications. The device is a member of ZMDI's ZIOL2xxx line-driver
IC family and targets small sensor and actuator
devices.
"Within recent years, a trend toward smaller yet more powerful
sensors and actuators can be seen in process and factory
automation. With IO-Link technology, especially our new wafer-level
chip-scale-package IC, the ZIOL2211, it has become easier to
miniaturize products," stated Bernhard Huber, Business Line Manager
for Power and Analog at ZMDI.
ZMDI's ZIOL2211 WL-CSP high-voltage line driver is ideal for all
types of sensors and actuators used in harsh environments such as
automation applications. It provides a wide range of configurable
system features. The driver is fully programmable for settings
ranging from slew rate and current to diagnostics
features.
ZMDI's existing IO-Link tools( http://www.zmdi.com/products/io-link/io-link-tools )
also support the ZIOL2211 WL-CSP. Using the same IC and development
tools for all serial I/O devices is highly beneficial as it saves
design time and shortens time-to-market. Furthermore, it greatly
increases efficiency as it allows designers to apply a proven
design to a new product.
The ZIOL2401( http://www.zmdi.com/products/io-link/ziol2401 )
Starter and Lab Kit are suitable for all ZIOL2xxx ICs including the
ZIOL2211 WL-CSP. The application kit includes an evaluation board
and a Windows(R)-based configuration tool, with a USB interface
between the user's PC and the board. Developers can easily evaluate
configurations and save the results. In-system programming using
the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) standard is also supported,
allowing for full customization after manufacturing.
The ZIOL2211 WL-CSP's operating temperature range is -40 degrees C
to +85 degrees C. The IC comes in a very small space-saving 2.5mm x
2.5mm WL-CSP. Unit prices start at EUR 2.18/USD 3.05, in volumes of
1000 devices. Samples are available.
Features and Benefits
Compliant
-- Supports the IO-Link Specification V1.0 and V1.1
Environmentally robust
-- Excellent for harsh industrial environments, -40 degrees C to
+85
degrees C
Efficient and effective
-- Excellent for small and miniaturized sensor or actuator
devices
-- Cost efficient due to a very small PCB footprint
Streamlined
-- Very small 2.5mm x 2.5mm WL-CSP
About ZMDI
Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG (ZMDI( http://www.zmdi.com )) is a
global supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors solutions
for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and
consumer applications. These solutions enable our customers to
create the most energy-efficient products in power management,
lighting and sensors.
For over 50 years, ZMDI has been globally headquartered in Dresden,
Germany. With over 320 employees worldwide, ZMDI serves its
customers with sales offices and design centers throughout Germany,
Italy, Bulgaria, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Korea,
Taiwan and the United States.
See more at www.zmdi.com.
Contacts:
Daniel Aitken, ZMDI Global Director of Corporate Marketing and
Communications, T +1 514 831 6722
[email protected]
The URL for this news release is
http://www.zmdi.com/news/press-releases-news
SOURCE﹛ZMDI