Z8L18020FSC

The Z8L18020FSC from Zilog is a single-core, 8-bit microprocessor in the Z8L180 (Z180 LV) series, running at 20 MHz. Designed for embedded applications, it provides a standard 80-pin QFP surface-mount package with 3.3 V I/O and on-chip DRAM controller support.

As a commercial-grade, RoHS-compliant device with an operating range of 0 °C to 70 °C, this part is suited to board-level embedded designs that require a compact, 8-bit MPU solution with ASCI serial interface capability.

Key Features

• Core and Performance Single Z8L180 core, 8-bit architecture operating at 20 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Memory Interface Integrated DRAM controller support for external memory interfacing.
• Power and I/O 3.3 V I/O voltage compatibility for interfacing with common 3.3 V logic domains.
• Interfaces ASCI additional interface for serial communications.
• Package and Mounting 80-pin QFP (80-BQFP) surface-mount package for standard PCB assembly workflows.
• Temperature and Grade Commercial grade device rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operation.
• Environmental Compliance RoHS compliant.
• Graphics No graphics acceleration.

Typical Applications

• Embedded systems — Targeted use in embedded applications that require an 8-bit Z8L180 core running at 20 MHz.
• Board-level designs — Surface-mount 80-QFP package suited to PCB-mounted microprocessor implementations.
• Systems requiring 3.3 V I/O with DRAM — Designs that need 3.3 V logic compatibility and external DRAM interfacing.

Unique Advantages

• Single-core 8-bit architecture: Delivers straightforward, predictable processing for control-oriented embedded tasks.
• On-chip DRAM controller: Simplifies memory interfacing for designs that need external dynamic memory support.
• 3.3 V I/O compatibility: Eases integration with modern 3.3 V peripherals and logic families.
• Standard 80-QFP surface-mount package: Compatible with common PCB assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Commercial temperature and RoHS compliance: Meets common environmental and regulatory requirements for commercial embedded products.
• ASCI serial interface: Provides a built-in serial communications option for peripheral and subsystem connectivity.

Why Choose Z8L18020FSC?

The Z8L18020FSC positions itself as a practical, commercial-grade 8-bit microprocessor solution for embedded designers needing a 20 MHz Z8L180 core with DRAM controller capability and 3.3 V I/O. Its 80-pin QFP surface-mount package and ASCI interface make it suitable for compact board-level implementations.

As part of Zilog’s Z8L180 (Z180 LV) series, this device delivers a focused feature set—core processing, memory interfacing, and standard serial I/O—suitable for engineers and procurement teams building or maintaining embedded systems within the specified commercial temperature range.

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