Z8S18020FEG

The Z8S18020FEG from Zilog is an industrial-grade embedded microprocessor based on the Z8S180 8-bit core. It operates at 20 MHz and is supplied in an 80-pin QFP surface-mount package for compact board-level integration.

Targeted at embedded and industrial applications, the device provides a single-core 8-bit architecture with an integrated DRAM controller, ASCI serial interface, 5 V I/O compatibility and an extended operating temperature range of -40 °C to 100 °C. It is RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Core and Performance — Z8S180 single-core 8-bit processor running at 20 MHz for predictable control tasks.
• Memory Support — Built-in DRAM controller to simplify external memory interfacing and reduce discrete controller components.
• Interfaces and I/O — ASCI serial interface and 5 V I/O voltage compatibility for straightforward connection to legacy peripherals.
• Package and Mounting — 80-pin QFP (80-BQFP / 80-QFP) surface-mount package for dense I/O and compact PCB layouts.
• Industrial Grade and Temperature Range — Rated for industrial use with an operating temperature range of -40 °C to 100 °C.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliant.
• Graphics — No graphics acceleration (suitable for control-oriented embedded tasks).

Typical Applications

• Industrial Embedded Control — Single-core 8-bit processing, DRAM controller and extended temperature range support control electronics and automation equipment in industrial environments.
• Embedded System Controllers — 80-QFP surface-mount package and integrated memory controller enable compact controller and module designs.
• Peripheral and Serial Interface Modules — ASCI and 5 V I/O compatibility facilitate reliable serial communication and legacy peripheral interfacing.
• Instrumentation and Measurement Electronics — Industrial-grade temperature tolerance and RoHS compliance make the device suitable for measurement and instrumentation applications.

Unique Advantages

• Industrial temperature capability: Operating range of -40 °C to 100 °C supports deployment in temperature-extreme environments.
• 5 V I/O compatibility: Simplifies integration with existing 5 V systems and legacy peripherals.
• Integrated DRAM controller: Reduces external component count and eases memory subsystem design.
• Compact surface-mount 80-QFP package: Enables high-density board designs and reliable surface-mount assembly.
• Deterministic 8-bit architecture at 20 MHz: Predictable single-core processing for control-oriented embedded tasks.
• RoHS compliant: Meets lead-free and environmental compliance requirements.

Why Choose Z8S18020FEG?

The Z8S18020FEG positions itself as a reliable, industrial-grade 8-bit microprocessor option for embedded designs that require straightforward interfacing, deterministic single-core control, and operation across a wide temperature range. Its integrated DRAM controller and ASCI interface reduce system complexity while the 80-QFP surface-mount package supports compact board layouts.

This device is ideal for engineers specifying embedded controllers and industrial systems that need 5 V I/O compatibility, RoHS compliance, and proven Z8S180 core functionality in a package suited for production surface-mount assembly.

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