Z84C1516ASG

The Z84C1516ASG is a single-core Z80 microprocessor optimized for embedded applications. It implements an 8-bit Z80 core running at 16 MHz with 5 V I/O, packaged in a 100-pin LQFP (14 × 14 mm) surface-mount package.

Designed for commercial-grade embedded systems, this device offers a straightforward integration path where a compact surface-mount Z80 MPU, watchdog support, and RoHS compliance are required.

Key Features

• Core  Single Z80 core, 8-bit architecture suitable for legacy or new embedded control tasks requiring the Z80 instruction set.
• Clock Speed  16 MHz operating frequency for predictable processing performance within embedded control systems.
• Power and I/O  5 V I/O voltage compatible with common commercial logic levels and system designs.
• Package  100-LQFP surface-mount package, 14 × 14 mm footprint for compact PCB integration.
• Interfaces  Includes watchdog timer (WDT) interface to support system reliability features.
• Operating Range  Commercial temperature grade with an operating range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Environmental Compliance  RoHS compliant for regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Graphics  No graphics acceleration, focused on general-purpose embedded processing.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Controllers  Use as the main MPU in embedded control systems that require an 8-bit Z80 core and 5 V I/O.
• Industrial and Commercial Equipment  Fits commercial-grade control and interface tasks within the 0 °C to 70 °C operating range.
• Compact PCB Designs  100-LQFP (14 × 14 mm) surface-mount package enables dense, space-constrained board layouts.

Unique Advantages

• Proven Z80 Core:  Single, 8-bit Z80 core provides a familiar instruction set for developers targeting Z80-based designs.
• Predictable Performance:  16 MHz clock rate gives a known processing profile for real-time and control-oriented tasks.
• Standard 5 V I/O:  Direct compatibility with common 5 V logic domains simplifies interfacing and power design.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package:  100-LQFP (14 × 14 mm) package supports compact, high-density PCB implementations.
• Built-In Watchdog Support:  WDT interface helps implement basic system reliability and recovery strategies.
• RoHS Compliant:  Meets RoHS requirements for environmentally conscious designs.

Why Choose Z84C1516ASG?

The Z84C1516ASG positions itself as a practical choice for embedded designs that require a single-core Z80 MPU with 16 MHz performance, 5 V I/O, and a compact 100-LQFP surface-mount package. Its commercial-grade operating range and RoHS compliance make it suitable for a wide range of non-automotive embedded applications.

Engineers developing space-conscious or retrofit Z80-based systems will find this part aligns with common board-level requirements while providing watchdog support for added system reliability. As a Zilog-manufactured device, it provides a direct implementation of the Z80 core in a modern surface-mount footprint.

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