SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrated Device Technology, Inc.® (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI) today introduced a light sensor that accurately detects levels of the UVA and UVB light spectrum, offering new health and wellness capabilities for wearables and other mobile technology. Developed by engineers at recently acquired Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG (ZMDI®), the two-channel ZOPT2202 sensor has ultra-sensitive photodiodes which, when coupled with the sensor's patented infrared light suppression, deliver a high-performance UV solution.
In addition to health and wellness applications, the sensor enables "contextual awareness" in applications.
IDT will demonstrate the sensor at booth 70536 during the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas.
"The risks associated with UV rays—whether getting too much or too little--are well documented. Overexposure can lead to skin cancer, and underexposure can result in seasonal affect disorder (SAD) or low levels of Vitamin D," said Uwe Guenther, product line director, Mobile Sensing, at IDT. "The ZOPT2202 sensor accurately senses the UVA and UVB light spectrum, offering consumers a better understanding of their environment so they can monitor and avoid risks associated with UV exposure."
The global market for mobile sensing solutions is expected to see strong growth with as many as 1.5 billion units in use expected by 2018. IDT's next-generation UV sensor is the latest product in the company's portfolio of leading environmental sensing solutions for the mobile industry.
The ZOPT2202 sensor is available in a compact ODFN (2.0x2.2x0.7mm) package.
Key Features of the ZOPT2202
- Detectable UV index from 1 to >11
- Operating range of -40°C to 90°C
- Supply voltage 1.7V to 3.6V
- Temperature compensation
- Package optimized for stray light suppression
- Proprietary filter process providing stable response over angle of incidence
- Configurable filters for high volume applications
Key Applications for Smart Phone and Wearable Platforms
- Detection of overexposure and underexposure to the sun's UVA and UVB rays
- Indoor and outdoor contextual awareness
- Improved image quality for mobile devices
Availability
The ZOPT2202 is available in production quantities; mobile and wearable customers can order evaluation boards by contacting IDT directly via its regional ZMDI offices (http://zmdi.com/zmdi-offices) or via product@zmdi.com.
About IDT Automotive and Industrial Solutions
IDT is a global supplier of award-winning analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, health care, mobile sensing, information technology and consumer applications. These solutions enable customers to create the most energy-efficient products in the areas of multi-market sensing, including automotive and mobile; power management; motor controlling; battery management; and other industrial application-specific standard products (ASSP).
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. develops system-level solutions that optimize its customers' applications. IDT's market-leading products in timing, wireless power transfer, serial switching and interfaces are among the company's broad array of complete mixed-signal solutions for the communications, computing, consumer, automotive and industrial segments. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design, manufacturing, sales facilities and distribution partners throughout the world. IDT stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market® under the symbol "IDTI." Additional information about IDT is accessible at www.IDT.com. Follow IDT on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.
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