Zilog releases new ZMOTION detection and control for motion sensing apps

MILPITAS, USA & BIEL, SWITZERLAND: Zilog, a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corp. and a trusted supplier of application specific, embedded micro controller (MCU) system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for industrial, power management and consumer applications, has introduced its New Solution Kits for the ZMOTION Detection and Control Family.

The kits are based on the Zilog high-performance MCUs with integrated motion detection algorithms combined with a selection of lenses and pyroelectric sensors to fit a wide range of application requirements.

Optimized configuration parameters for the ZMOTION MCU are provided for each lens/sensor combination ensuring the best possible performance while significantly reducing development risk and costs and minimizing time to market for customers who develop motion activated products.

Zilog currently offers the ZMOTION MCU as “stand alone” or bundled with combinations of 10 different lenses and PIR sensors that have been specifically tuned for a wide variety of applications. These lenses and PIR sensors fit a variety of customer detection, energy management, occupancy, and lighting control applications.

Zilog is pleased to announce that two new kits will be added to the existing portfolio. The NCL-10IL and the NCL-3B are both small form factor circular lenses that clip directly on to the pyroelectric sensor eliminating the need for any mechanical lens holder designs. Both are suitable for entry and proximity sensing applications.

The NCL-10IL provides a wider coverage (70 Degrees) than the more narrowly focused NCL-3B (40 Degrees). The lenses are physically the same size allowing them to be interchanged to select the solution that best fits your specific application.

The worldwide adoption for improved motion sensing and control is growing rapidly, especially for energy management applications, safety and security applications.

“IXYS and its divisions have been participating in the energy, power management markets, and the security industry for decades, especially with our power semiconductors, ICs and Solid State Relays. These new ZMOTION products by our Zilog team expanded our solutions to smart motion detection where smart motion sensing capability is key for occupancy detection.

Besides the obvious, which is motion detection for alarm systems, our more sophisticated motion sensing enables ‘occupancy based’ energy management products for lighting, climate control, and safety systems in facilities, homes, trains, boats and vehicles. Add the ability to control our power semiconductors with these ZMOTION MCUs, it is clear to our customers that they can get from IXYS the whole solution - from the detection side to the power output load control as a one stop shop,” commented Dr. Nathan Zommer, CEO of IXYS.

The Zilog ZMOTION Product Family is currently in full production and now available to ship to customers that place orders through distributors.