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

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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, August 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    - With Photo

    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.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120822/554724 )

    "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
[http://www.zmdi.com ].

    ZMDI [http://www.zmdi.com ]'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 -40degree(s)C to +85degree(s)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, -40degree(s)C to
      +85degree(s)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 [http://www.zmdi.com ] 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 http://www.zmdi.com.

    The URL for this news release is http://www.zmdi.com/news/press-releases-news/
[http://www.zmdi.com/news/press-releases-news ]

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    Contacts:

    Daniel Aitken, ZMDI Global Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications, T
+1-514-831-6722 daniel.aitken@zmdi.com

Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120822/554724

Source: ZMDI

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