ZiLOG Ships Z183 Webserver With CMX-MicroNet Networking Stack; Internet Solution Delivers Dial-up, Direct or Ethernet Remote Access.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2001 ZiLOG Inc., the Extreme Connectivity Company, today announced that it is shipping its Internet-enabled Z183 Webserver (Z80S183) for the 8-bit embedded design market featuring the CMX-MicroNet(TM) networking software stack from CMX Systems, Inc. ZiLOG will demonstrate its eZ80 and Z183 Webservers and its wireless technology at the Embedded Systems Conference, April 10-13 (Booth 936, Moscone Center, San Francisco). "We understand the challenges embedded designers face when developing Internet-enabled applications," said Mike Burger, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ZiLOG's Connecting Technologies. "When used as an embedded Webserver or Internet appliance processor, the Z183 Webserver with the CMX-MicroNet stack delivers industry standard protocols, ensuring both remote and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. connectivity that does not require a PC or a gateway." The Z183 is the first shipping product in ZiLOG's broad Webserver strategy. CMX Systems will also deliver ZiLOG's eZ80 Webserver with its CMX-MicroNet stack this year. The 8-bit Z183 and the CMX-MicroNet stack deliver a core solution for cost sensitive applications requiring Internet access through a dial-up, direct or Ethernet connection. The Z183 Webserver may be deployed in Internet-enabled applications such as home appliance control, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free controllers, remote monitoring and control, security alarm Systems, security access control, front panel interface, or any application needing a low cost microprocessor connected to the Internet. "The Z183 featuring the CMX-MicroNet software stack allows developers to achieve networked communications in their applications. Having industry standard protocols running natively on the Z183 delivers an economical solution to networking, especially for devices that will be running in both remote locations and on LANs," said Chuck Behrmann, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CMX CMX Corel Presentation Exchange (file extension) CMX Cisco Mobile Exchange CMX Cloaca Maxima (sewage system of ancient Rome; Finnish rock band) CMX Crisis Management Exercise . Z183 Advanced, Mixed-Signal, System-on-a-Chip ZiLOG expanded its world-renowned Z80 family with a powerful microprocessor that may be used in a range of 8-bit applications. The CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. of the Z183 improves Z80 execution efficiency, while still providing full backward compatibility with existing ZiLOG Z80 devices. Building on the Z80's legacy, ZiLOG enhanced both the CPU and peripheral suite on this microprocessor. Unlike most 8-bit processors that address 64K, ZiLOG's Z180 family can address up to 1Mbyte of memory. The Z183's large memory size allows designers to easily deploy high-level programming languages such as "C". The Z183 can run up to 33Mhz and can operate at either 5V or 3.3V. The enhanced UARTs can operate up to 512Kbps. In addition to the standard set of peripherals, the Z183 includes a unique feature called the Programmable Output/Event Generator (POG POG Pediatric Oncology Group POG Player of the Game POG Price of Gold POG Paths of Glory (board game) POG Pot of Gold POG Priorities of Government POG Planogram POG Psychological Operations Group POG Piece of Garbage ). The vast peripheral suite and the POG will enable many designs with a minimum of external components. The POG can schedule 64 events running in the background to perform such tasks as A/D conversion scheduling, D/A D/A See: Documents Against Acceptance output scheduling, timers with interrupts and Port-C outputs. When using the timer mode, it is possible to have up to 64 timers. Using the D/A output-scheduling mode it is possible to generate complex waveforms such as DTMF (Dual-Tone MultiFrequency) The type of audio signals that are generated when you press the buttons on a touch-tone telephone. See also DMTF. DTMF - Dual Tone Multi Frequency . CMX-MicroNet Stack The CMX-MicroNet networking software stack supports TCP, IPv4, UDP UDP (uridine diphosphate): see uracil. (User Datagram Protocol) A protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. , SLIP, HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. 1.0 Webserver, FTP Server, PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using , TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A lightweight version of the FTP protocol that has no directory browsing or password capability. Employing UDP rather than TCP for transport, TFTP is typically used to transfer firmware upgrades to network equipment such as Client, BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol) A TCP/IP protocol used by a diskless workstation or network computer (NC) to obtain its IP address and other network information such as server address and default gateway. , and ARP. An upcoming CMX release will include SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. and POP3. The CMX-MicroNet stack does not require a Real-Time Operating System (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ), but may be used with one if the system requires it for accurate real-time control. The CMX-MicroNet stack is written in 100 percent ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. C-Code and uses only standard networking protocols. The stack also includes several examples so that designers may quickly begin developing applications. CMX-MicroNet pricing includes the full source code, no royalties on the deployed products, unlimited users per site, documentation, and 180 days free support and updates. Production -- Now shipping. To Order -- To order, contact ZiLOG's Worldwide Customer Support Center at expedite@zilog.com or 1-877-945-6427. Features & Benefits -- Z183 & ZiLOG Tools: UDP/IP plus core, TCP/IP plus core, TCP/UDP/IP plus core, Ethernet, PPP, modem, HTTP server, FTP server, and virtual file. -- CMX-MicroNet Stack: No proprietary protocols; optimized code for embedded systems; high performance; runs stand alone or with RTOS; economical one-time fee; Web pages may contain CGI calls; can serve up Java applets; extremely small ROM/RAM requirements; full source code provided; no PC or gateway required; runs natively on the eZ80 or Z183; very portable C code; and excellent documentation and support. About CMX Systems Since its inception in 1990, CMX Systems, Inc. has focused on providing its customers with all of the tools needed to program their embedded applications. The company's core business is to develop and support real-time multi-tasking operating systems (RTOS) for a wide variety of 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcomputers, microprocessors, and digital signal processors. The company's CMX-RTX(TM), CMX-RTXS(TM), and CMX-Tiny+ real-time Multi-Tasking Operating Systems support more than 40 processor families and over 30 C-compiler vendors. CMX also develops and supports products that enhance the user's ability to create, test and debug application code, including CMXKAware(TM), CMXBug(TM), and CMXTracker(TM). CMX TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. (TM) a ROM-able, full-featured TCP/IP stack for 16- and 32-bit processors is also sold by the company. CMX recently released CMX-MicroNet, which is a unique TCP/IP stack that is targeted for 8-bit processor target platforms. In addition to developing RTOSes, debugging tools, and networking software, CMX also distributes a wide variety of C tools including compilers, assemblers, linkers, librarians, simulators and ROM debuggers from many well-known manufacturers. http://www.cmx.com About ZiLOG Inc. ZiLOG, the Extreme Connectivity Company, designs, manufactures and markets semiconductor micro-logic devices for the growing communications and embedded control markets. Headquartered in Campbell, Calif., ZiLOG employs approximately 1,300 people worldwide. ZiLOG maintains design centers in Campbell; Austin, Texas; Ft. Worth, Texas; Nampa, Idaho; Seattle, Wash.; and Bangalore, India, a worldwide customer service center in Austin, advanced manufacturing in Nampa and test operations in Manila, Philippines. www.zilog.com Note to Editors: CMX-RTX, CMXKAware, CMXTracker, CMXBug, CMX TCP/IP, and CMX-MicroNet are trademarks of CMX Systems, Inc. ZiLOG is a registered trademark of ZiLOG Inc. in the United States and in other countries. "Extreme Connectivity Copyright ZiLOG 1999." All other product and or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. Some statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause ZiLOG's actual results and financial position to differ materially. Certain of these risks including those related to the introduction of new products are discussed more fully in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Registration Statement on Form S-1. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. |
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