Z8S18020VEC

The Z8S18020VEC is a Zilog Z8S180-series microprocessor IC featuring a single 8‑bit core running at 20 MHz. It is targeted at embedded applications requiring an industrial-grade 8‑bit MPU with on-chip support for DRAM controllers and serial interfacing.

Supplied in a 68‑lead PLCC (J‑lead) surface‑mount package, this RoHS‑compliant device is specified for operation from ‑40 °C to 100 °C and uses a 5 V I/O voltage, making it suitable for board‑level integration in temperature‑sensitive embedded systems.

Key Features

• Core — Z8S180 single 8‑bit core delivering deterministic 8‑bit processing in embedded control applications.
• Performance — 20 MHz clock speed for tasks suited to an 8‑bit microprocessor architecture.
• Voltage — 5 V I/O voltage compatibility for common embedded system signaling.
• Memory Interface — On‑chip DRAM controller support for system memory interfacing.
• Interfaces — Includes ASCI as an additional interface option for serial communications requirements.
• Package & Mounting — 68‑LCC (J‑Lead) / 68‑PLCC supplier package in a surface‑mount form factor for compact board designs.
• Temperature & Grade — Industrial grade with an operating temperature range of ‑40 °C to 100 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Compliance — RoHS‑compliant manufacturing.
• Graphics — No graphics acceleration, focused on control and processing tasks rather than graphical workloads.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control — Embedded control logic and peripheral management where an industrial temperature range and surface‑mount packaging are required.
• Embedded Equipment — Controller functions in instrumentation and equipment that leverage an 8‑bit MPU with DRAM interface capability.
• Board‑Level Integration — Compact surface‑mount PLCC packaging for designs requiring reliable, space‑efficient microprocessor placement.

Unique Advantages

• Industrial Temperature Range: Rated from ‑40 °C to 100 °C to support thermal resilience in harsh environments.
• Standard 5 V I/O: Simplifies integration with legacy 5 V peripherals and system logic.
• DRAM Controller Support: Built‑in memory controller capability reduces external glue logic for system memory interfacing.
• Compact Surface‑Mount Package: 68‑PLCC (J‑lead) format enables compact board layouts and automated assembly.
• RoHS Compliance: Manufactured to RoHS standards for regulatory and environmental considerations.

Why Choose Z8S18020VEC?

The Z8S18020VEC combines the Z8S180 single 8‑bit core architecture with practical system interfaces and an industrial temperature rating, offering a robust option for embedded designs that prioritize predictable 8‑bit processing and reliable operation across a wide temperature range. Its DRAM controller support and 5 V I/O simplify memory and peripheral integration on industrial and embedded boards.

As part of the Z180 Static (Z8S180) series, this device is well suited for engineers and procurement teams building or maintaining embedded systems that require surface‑mount PLCC packaging, RoHS compliance, and industrial‑grade temperature performance.

Request a quote or submit a purchasing inquiry for the Z8S18020VEC to evaluate it for your embedded application requirements.