ZiLOG Releases New ROM Microcontroller Family Optimized for Universal Remote Control and Wireless Applications.

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- ZiLOG(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:ZILG), the creator of the Z80(R) microprocessor and a leading innovator of integrated microcontrollers and universal remote control solutions, today announced the roll-out of its new Crimzon(TM) ZLR32300 infra-red (IR) ROM microcontroller (MCU) family. The Crimzon ZLR32300 microcontrollers are available immediately and are 100 percent software compatible with ZiLOG's current Crimzon family of OTP IR microcontrollers.

An extension of the Crimzon family of IR microcontrollers, the ZLR32300 targets markets such as IR remote controls and wireless keyboards. Its low power consumption (6mW is typical) also makes the ZLR32300 ideal for use in consumer handheld devices, extending the battery life of these devices, saving the user money. In addition, with the design based on the popular Z8(R) core and built around CISC architecture, the ZLR32300 provides a stable base platform allowing rapid development, small-volume production and a migration path to MROM for high volume production of remote controls.

The new devices offer a choice of 8, 16, 24 or 32KB of ROM memory, a 2.0 - 3.6V operating range, and come in 20, 28, 40 and 48-pin and SOIC, SSOP and PDIP flavors. In addition, the ZLR32300 serves up 237 bytes of general-purpose RAM and 32KB of MROM, a high GPIO count (up to 32), fast executing, efficient use of memory, sophisticated interrupts, input/output bit manipulation capabilities, automated pulse, high and low voltage detection flags, two programmable timers and comes with a comprehensive suite of development tools.

The included robust IR code database provides coding for multiple devices and geographies to provide the highest level of design flexibility. The devices also feature embedded remote control firmware which enables features to be designed quickly and easily on designer's remote control devices.

Full Features:

A[micro]       --  Low power consumption - 6mW (typical)

A[micro]       --  Three standby modes

A[micro]               - STOP--2 micron A (typical)

A[micro]               - HALT--0.8mA (typical)

A[micro]               - Low voltage

A[micro]       --  Special architecture to automate both generation and
            reception of complex pulses or signals:

A[micro]               - One programmable 8-bit counter/timer with two
                  capture registers and two load registers

A[micro]               - One programmable 16-bit counter/timer with one
                  16-bit capture register pair and one 16-bit load
                  register pair

A[micro]               - Programmable input glitch filter for pulse reception

A[micro]       --  Six priority interrupts

A[micro]               - Three external

A[micro]               - Two assigned to counter/timers

A[micro]               - One low-voltage detection interrupt

A[micro]       --  High voltage detection with flag

A[micro]       --  Programmable Watch-DogTimer/Power-On Reset (WDT/POR)
            circuits

A[micro]       --  Two independent comparators with programmable interrupt
            polarity

A[micro]       --  Mask selectable pull-up transistors on ports 0, 1, 2 or
            mask version

A[micro]       --  Programmable mask options

A[micro]               - Port 0: 0-3 pull-ups

A[micro]               - Port 0: 4-7 pull-ups

A[micro]               - Port 1: 0-3 pull-ups

A[micro]               - Port 1: 4-7 pull-ups

A[micro]               - Port 2: 0-7 pull-ups

Pricing and Availability:

The ZLR32300 can be ordered from ZiLOG distributors or via the ZiLOG website -- www.zilog.com -- and is competitively priced at $1.35 per unit in quantities of 10,000.

NOTE: Product photography is available -- contact [e-mail].

About ZiLOG, Inc.

ZiLOG, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZILG) 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 550 people worldwide with sales offices throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information about ZiLOG and our products, visit the Company's website at: www.ZiLOG.com.

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