Single Chip Solution Provides Enhanced Performance, Lower Price Point and
BOM for Security and High-End Motor Control Applications
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, BOSTON, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
ZiLOG(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILG) today officially unveiled its first 16-bit
product, the ZNEO(TM) Z16F family of Flash microcontrollers (MCUs). Based
on ZiLOG's new ZNEO 16-bit CPU core, which itself was designed to meet the
continuing demand for faster and more code-efficient microcontrollers, the
ZNEO MCU targets specific markets such as high-end motor control and
domestic security applications.
ZiLOG's move into the 16-bit MCU space is an extension of the company's
application-specific product strategy and extends ZiLOG's portfolio outside
of pure 8-bit products. With the scheduled introduction of its 32-bit ARM-9
family in the latter part of 2006, ZiLOG has moved from a broad range 8-bit
MCU supplier to a company that offers a full complement of devices designed
to meet a broad range of application-specific needs.
Commenting on the introduction of the new product line, ZiLOG interim
CEO Robin Abrams said: "ZNEO addresses the significant market demand for a
full-featured, 16-bit solution providing up to 128KB Flash memory and more
processing power, as well as a migration option with higher code density
for our existing Z8 Encore!(R) base. We are already working with several
customers on security and high end motor control applications with ZNEO,
providing a cost-competitive, single device System-on-Chip (SOC) option
which, in motor control applications for example, can not only run the
motor but control other functions of the product such as the display,
keypad and other user interfaces, negating the need for additional MCUs and
lowering overall bill of materials."
Available immediately via ZiLOG's regular network of distributors, ZNEO
delivers optimized performance and efficiency with an external bus --
24-bit address and 16-bit data. The ZNEO Z16F CPU instruction set has been
optimized for near single-cycle instructions yielding up to 20 MIPS at
20MHz, combined with large zero wait state internal Flash, powerful math
functions, 32-bit ALU supporting 8-, 16-, and 32-bit operations, embedded
32x32 multiply/64x32 divide operations, and 16-bit bus widths and external
16-bit bus. The compiler-friendly instruction set supports multibyte
push/pop framer pointer manipulation so that code generation is very
compact. A rich array of peripherals and analog features make this
microcontroller suitable for a large number of applications from security
panels to motor control. All ZNEO(TM) devices are RoHS compliant. The
family contains 32KB, 64KB and 128KB of internal Flash memory accessed by
the CPU at 16 bits at a time, thus improving processor throughput. Up to
4KB of internal RAM provides easy storage of data, variables and stack
operations.
Key features of ZNEO Z16F Series MCU include:
* 20 MHz ZiLOG ZNEO CPU Core
* Up to 128 KB internal Flash program memory with 16-bit access and
in-circuit programming capability; Up to 4 KB internal RAM with 16-bit
access
* Up to twelve channels 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
* Integrated Operational Amplifier, Analog Comparator and Internal
Precision Oscillator
* 4-channel DMA controller supports internal or external DMA requests
* Two full-duplex 9-bit UARTS with support for LIN and IrDA
* I2C master-slave controller and Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface
(ESPI) controller
* 0 degrees C to +70 degrees C standard temperature, -40 degrees C to
+105 degrees C extended temperature and -40 degrees C to +105 degrees C
automotive operating ranges
The features of ZNEO CPU include:
* 16 MB of Program Memory address space for object code and data with
8-bit or 16-bit data paths
* Support for 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit ALU operations
* 24-bit stack with overflow protection
* Direct register-to-register architecture allows each memory address to
function as an accumulator. This improves execution time and decreases
the required program memory
* New instructions improve execution efficiency for code developed using
higher-level programming languages, including C language
* Pipelined instruction fetch, decode, and execution
Software and Development Kits
As with all ZiLOG products, the ZNEO Z16F series is supported by a
comprehensive suite of development tools and software, which includes the
ZNEO Series Modular Development System (MDS), USB Smart Cable for PC to
ZNEO Series MDS and 5-volt DC universal power supply. Software is supplied
on CD-ROM and includes ZDS II ZNEO IDE with ANSI C-complier and sample
code.
Pricing
Pricing for the ZNEO Z16F series ranges from $6.00 to $8.00 at 500-unit
quantities depending on memory size and peripheral configuration. Product
can be ordered via local ZiLOG sales offices or ZiLOG distributor. More
information on ZNEO can be found at http://www.zilog.com
About ZiLOG, Inc.
ZiLOG, Inc. Founded in 1974, ZiLOG won international acclaim for
designing one of the first architectures in the microprocessors and
microcontrollers industry. Today, ZiLOG is a leading global supplier of
8-bit micro logic devices. It designs, manufactures and markets a broad
portfolio of devices for embedded control and communication applications
used in consumer electronics, home appliances, security systems, point of
sales terminals, personal computer peripherals, as well as industrial and
automotive applications. ZiLOG is headquartered in San Jose, California,
and employs approximately 500 people worldwide with sales offices
throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information about ZiLOG
and its products, visit the Company's website at: http://www.ZiLOG.com.
NOTE: ZiLOG, Z8 Encore! and ZNEO are trademarks or registered
trademarks of ZiLOG, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
Other product and or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of
the companies with which they are associated.
Cautionary Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to
expectations, plans or prospects for ZiLOG, Inc. that are based upon the
current expectations and beliefs of ZiLOG's management and are subject to
certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. For
example, the Company's scheduled introduction of its 32-bit ARM-9 family in
the latter part of 2006 could be delayed if there are unforeseen product
defects or if final testing is not completed on schedule. ZiLOG does not
expect to, and disclaims any obligation to, update such forward looking
statements but reserves the right to update such statements or any portion
thereof at any time for any reason.
For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements,
please refer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March
31, 2006 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July
1, 2006, and any subsequently filed reports. All documents also are
available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and
Retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov or from the Company's
website at http://www.ZiLOG.com.
SOURCE ZiLOG, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Stew Chalmers of Positio Public Relations,
+1-408-453-2400, or stew@positio.com, for ZiLOG, Inc.
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