ZILOG EXTENDS CRIMZON ZLR16300 MICROCONTROLLER FAMILY.

Leading provider of integrated 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) and universal remote control solutions, ZiLOG(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:ZILG), has extended its Crimzon(TM) ZLR16300 Family of infrared MCUs to include 1KB and 2KB ROM memory options. Available immediately, the ZLR16300 1KB and 2KB devices are 100 percent software compatible with ZiLOG's current Crimzon family of OTP-based IR microcontrollers.

"The addition to the Crimzon family reinforces our position as the leading supplier of total solutions for the infrared remote control market," commented ZiLOG chairman and CEO James Thorburn. "It allows ZiLOG to enter the high volume, low price, single function remote market. We now enjoy a significant advantage in the remote control arena, with the ability to address the entire spectrum of the market, from ultra low-end, single function devices to high- end, multi-function remote controls. In addition, ZiLOG customers can now benefit from an easy migration path to high volume production from 1K to 16K memory using the same tool set."

The ZLR16300 is now available in 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k and 16k memory sizes with many key features, including low power consumption, two standby modes, special architecture to automate both generation and reception of complex pulses or signals, six priority interrupts, high and low voltage detection with flag, programmable watch-dog/power-on reset circuits, two independent comparators with programmable interrupt polarity and programmable mask options.

Pricing and Availability

The ZLR16300 1KB and 2KB devices are available in a wide range of package styles and pin-outs and are 100 percent backward compatible with ZiLOG's L88/L85/L82 MCUs. The devices are priced at $US 0.65 in quantities of 25,000 units and above.

Development Suite

The following development tools are available for the programming and debugging of this device:

-- ZiLOG Developer Studio II (ZDSII)

-- ZLP323ICE01ZEM emulator/programmer and ZLP32300100KIT development kit

-- ZLP16300US3KIT Crimzon RC Bullet North America 3 in 1 universal remote control manufacturing ready kit

-- ZLP16300EU3KIT Crimzon RC Bullet Europe 3 in 1 universal remote control manufacturing ready kit

ZiLOG's "Remote on a Chip" "Philosophy ZiLOG is unique in the MCU industry in that it offers a full turnkey solution for IR remote control projects. This solution, which ZiLOG calls it's 'Remote on a Chip' approach pulls together all the elements required to execute a successful MCU project for the infrared remote control market under one umbrella. In addition to its portfolio of IR-specific silicon, ZiLOG also offers one of the most comprehensive IR code set databases in the industry, a wide selection of application-specific firmware and software, development tools and design and engineering services, all tailored to the customer's individual requirements. This full service capability sets ZiLOG apart from its competitors.

Further information on the Crimzon family of products product can be accessed online at http://www.zilog.com/crimzon.

About ZiLOG, Inc.

ZiLOG, Inc. founded in 1974, 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. ZiLOG designs 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 520 people worldwide with sales offices and design centers throughout Asia, Europe and North America.

For more information, visit http://www.ZiLOG.com or call 408/453-2400.