ZMDI, a Global Semiconductor Company, Expands Its Sales and Engineering Presence in the United States

MILPITAS, CA, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - ZMD AG (ZMDI), a Dresden-based semiconductor company that specializes in enabling energy-efficient solutions, today announces further expansion into the US market. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI clearly has made a commitment to growth in the US. It has expanded its infrastructure by opening an additional three sales offices and engineering application laboratories in Milpitas, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Boston, MA.

"ZMDI has developed a reputation for quality system solutions. The expansion of our capabilities in analog-mixed signal and our power to develop system-level solutions enables our customers to continue to improve energy efficiency. Through our new solutions labs in North America, we bring design and support capabilities directly to the customer," said Frantz Saintellemy, Exec. VP Worldwide Sales & Marketing, Business Development & Corporate Strategy. "We have a 50-year history of providing world-class support and innovative solutions to our customers and take pride in being one of the most experienced, innovative and flexible global semiconductor companies."

• ZMDI recently celebrated over 50 years in the semiconductor industry, and through ZMD America, which began in 1996, the company continues its commitment to bring world-class products and solutions to North America.
• The improved network and additional investment in personnel clearly indicates that ZMD America is committed to long-term investment and growth.
• This bold move will better position ZMDI to enable their customers to create the most energy-efficient products for power management, lighting and sensors.

About ZMDI
Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG (ZMDI) is a premier supplier of innovative energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for the automotive, mobile medical, industrial automation and consumer markets. The company's application-specific standard products (ASSPs) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) are known for their robust, cost-effective performance in demanding environments characterized by high temperature, high voltage and ultra-low power requirements. Headquartered in Dresden, Germany, ZMDI has 300 employees worldwide and serves customers from its offices in Dresden and Stuttgart in Germany; Milan, Italy; Pocatello, ID, Milpitas, CA, Chandler, AZ, and Boston, MA, in the US; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, Korea; and Taipei, Taiwan. ZMDI also has design centers in Dresden, Stuttgart and Munich in Germany; Varna, Bulgaria; and Limerick, Ireland. See more at www.zmdi.com.

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