Z84C0020VEC00TR

The Z84C0020VEC00TR is an 8-bit microprocessor based on the Z80 core, manufactured by Zilog and offered in the Z80 (Z84C0) series. It operates at 20 MHz and is targeted for embedded and industrial applications that require a single-core 8-bit MPU in a surface-mount PLCC package.

With a 5 V I/O supply and an industrial temperature rating, this device provides a straightforward processing option for designs that need proven 8-bit performance in a compact 44-PLCC footprint.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture – Single Z80 core with an 8-bit data bus suitable for classic embedded processing tasks.
• Clock Speed – Operates at 20 MHz to meet modest-performance control and interface requirements.
• Voltage – 5 V I/O supply for compatibility with standard 5 V embedded logic levels.
• Industrial Grade – Rated as an industrial-grade device, suitable for applications requiring extended environmental tolerance.
• Operating Temperature Range – Specified to operate from −40 °C to 100 °C for use in a wide range of ambient conditions.
• Package & Mounting – 44-PLCC (44-LCC J-lead) surface-mount package for compact PCB implementation and reliable board-level mounting.
• RoHS Compliance – RoHS-compliant device meeting environmental material restrictions.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control – Control and interface tasks in embedded systems that benefit from a single 8-bit core running at 20 MHz.
• Industrial Equipment – Industrial-grade designs requiring operation across −40 °C to 100 °C and robust surface-mount packaging.
• Compact PLCC Designs – Applications that require a surface-mount 44-PLCC package for space-constrained PCBs.

Unique Advantages

• Proven Z80 Core – Implements the Z80 core architecture for established 8-bit processing behavior.
• Industrial Temperature Capability – −40 °C to 100 °C rating supports deployment in demanding environmental conditions.
• 5 V I/O Compatibility – Standard 5 V I/O simplifies interfacing with legacy and common embedded logic families.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package – 44-PLCC (J-lead) surface-mount format enables dense PCB layouts and automated assembly.
• Regulatory Compliance – RoHS-compliant construction aligns with material-restriction requirements.
• Industrial Grade Offering – Grade classification suitable for industrial application needs.

Why Choose Z84C0020VEC00TR?

The Z84C0020VEC00TR combines the familiar Z80 8-bit architecture with a 20 MHz clock rate, industrial-grade temperature tolerance, and a compact 44-PLCC surface-mount package. It is well suited to embedded and industrial designs that require reliable 8-bit processing, 5 V I/O compatibility, and RoHS-compliant sourcing.

Manufactured by Zilog as part of the Z80 (Z84C0) series, this device provides a clear option for engineers specifying a single-core 8-bit MPU in applications where package density, temperature range, and straightforward electrical characteristics are primary selection criteria.

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