Product News: Score Electronics And ZMDI Launch The ZSSC3027, A New Energy-efficient, High-precision 16-bit SSC

Score Electronics, a franchised distributor for ZMDI announce the launch of the ZSSC3027, a leading-edge 16-bit sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) with an integrated 18-bit digital signal processor (DSP) for linearization and calibration functions. As a global supplier of analog and mixed signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI introduces the ZSSC3027 to expand its family of 16-bit SSC ICs for calibrated resistive sensor modules.

Product News: Light and Proximity Sensor from ZMDI and Score Electronics-ZOPT3100

Score Electronics and ZMDI, a Global Semiconductor Company, Launches the New ZOPT3100, an Energy-Efficient, Digital RGB/Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor IC with High Resolution Output, Wide Dynamic Range and Integrated LED Driver

Product News: ZSSC3015 – a New Sensor Signal Conditioner for Cost-Optimized Applications

The ZSSC3015’s combination of many diagnostic features on-chip, including EEPROM signature verification, bridge connection checks, bridge short checks and power loss detection, as well as its AEC-Q100 qualification, fulfills the requirements for a wide range of automotive applications. In addition to digital compensation of sensor offset and sensitivity, the ZSSC3015 offers the option to connect an external temperature sensor for more accurate correction of temperature drift and nonlinearity.

Product News: ZMDI ZSLS7025 - High Efficiency boost LED driver for high-brightness LEDs

As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI introduces the ZSLS7025, a step-up (boost) converter, for high-brightness LED lighting. It is well suited for many consumer, industrial and after-market automotive applications. The ZSLS7025 is optimal for driving multiple white LEDs connected in series from a low voltage supply.

Product News: ZMDI introduces the ASI4U-F IC for AS-I applications

ZMD AG (ZMDI), a Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling energy-efficient solutions, today announces an additional member of their AS-Interface IC family, the ASI4U-F. A global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI is very proud to present the ASI4U-F, which is perfect for extremely cold and harsh environments for both process and factory automation applications. It can easily be used at ambient temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C, which minimizes extensive and costly module tests.

Product News: The world's smallest intelligent battery sensor IC

ZMD AG (ZMDI) today announces the ZSSC1856. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI introduces the first member of a new Battery Power Management product line.

The ZSSC1856 features two high-precision 18-bit Sigma/Delta ADCs with an on-chip voltage reference. Designed for ultra-low power consumption, the ZSSC1856 uses less than 100μA in Sleep Mode and comes in a PQFN32 5mm x 5mm package only 0.85mm high.

Product News: New low power, high-precision 16-bit sensor signal conditioner ZSSC3016

ZMD AG, a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for consumer, industrial, and medical applications, introduces a class-leading 16-bit sensor signal conditioning IC (SSC) for calibrated resistive sensor modules. The ZSSC3016 combines high accuracy amplification, 16-bit precision analog-to-digital conversion, and an 18-bit DSP for linearization and calibration functions. The high resolution sensor interface ASSP provides special features for battery driven low power devices, such as an overall current consumption of less than 1mA combined with an ultra low standby current of less than 250nA, operation voltages between 1.8 and 3.6V and an intelligent power save scheme to ensure lowest overall current consumption. Designed for high resolution altimeter module applications, the ZSSC3016 is ideal for use in mobile phones, sport watches or outdoor GPS tracking systems. 

Choosing the right sensor signal conditioning IC

Designing and implementing sensor interface designs for nonlinear, temperature- dependent transducers presents some difficult challenges. The advent of dedicated and powerful Sensor Signal Conditioning (SSC) ICs has made the job easier, but choosing the right IC for a particular sensor and application is critical for making optimal performance and cost tradeoffs. In this article we will examine some of the most important features and functions to consider when choosing the best SSC for your application.