Z8F083A Series Flash Microcontroller for Fan and Motor Control Applications - Zilog

Zilog announced the Z8F083A Series Flash microcontroller, new addition to its Z8 Encore! XP family. The Z8F083A microcontroller is targeted for fan control and motor control applications.

Zilog Z8 F083A Series Flash Microcontroller

Features of Zilog Z8F083A Series Flash Microcontroller

• eZ8 CPU 20 MHz
• Up to 8 KB Flash memory
• Up to 256 B register RAM
• 100 B non-volatile data storage (NVDS)
• Single-pin, On-Chip Debugger (OCD)
• Up to 23 I/O pins depending upon package
• 20 MHz Internal precision oscillator (IPO)
• External crystal oscillator
• Watch-Dog Timer (WDT) with dedicated internal RC oscillator
• Two enhanced 16-bit timers with capture, compare, and PWM capability
• Fast 8-channel, 2.8µs 10-bit Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
• Up to 17 interrupt sources
• On-chip analog comparator
• Power-on reset (POR)
• Voltage Brownout protection (VBO)
• 2.7 V to 3.6 V operating voltage
• Up to thirteen 5 V tolerant input pins
• 20-pin and 28-pin packages
• 0 °C to +70 °C standard temperature and -40 °C to +105 °C extended temperatureoperating ranges

The new microcontrollers provides the fundamental features required for universal motor and electric fans control. Enhancement of Z8F083A Series including a 2.5 times faster internal precision oscillator and 5 times faster ADC over competing products in its class. The new microcontroller series offers a single-pin OCD (On-Chip Debugger) port for in-system programming and debugging.

Z8 Encore! XP F083A microcontrollers are designed based on the Zilog eZ8 CPU core, supporting up to 8 Kbytes of Flash memory, 256 bytes of register RAM, and is pin-for-pin compatible with other members of the Z8 Encore! XP family, allowing an easy migration path from 1 Kbytes up to 12 Kbytes.

The Z8F083A Series also includes a targeted peripheral set featuring an up to eight channel, fast 2.8 ums 'best in class' successive approximation register (SAR) Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC), an 'on-chip' 20 MHz Internal Precision Oscillator that eliminate the need of an external crystal or oscillator, and 100 bytes of Non-Volatile Data Storage (NVDS) for storing system parameters or user data. The new series also offers a single-pin On- Chip Debugger (OCD) port for in-system Flash programming and debugging. These devices also include two enhanced 16-bit timers/counters featuring capture, compare and PWM capabilities, and one analog comparator, providing increased design flexibility in end applications. In addition, the F083A's single-pin debugger and programming interface simplifies code development, allowing for easy in-circuit programming.

The F083A Series is supported by an comprehensive development environment that uses a  Opto-Isolated USB Smart Cable and USB Smart Cable. The family is also supported by ZDS II-Zilog's Z8 Encore! XP IDE with ANSI C-Compiler.

For faster development of Z8F083A Flash Microcontroller, Zilog offer its Z8F083A0128ZCOG Development Kit. The Z8 Encore! XP F083A Series Development Kit is a complete solution that provides all the necessary hardware and software tools, including a free full-version ANSI C-Compiler, to get your Z8 Encore! -based designs to market easily and quickly.

Zilog Z8 Encore! XP F083A Series Development Kit

The Z8 Encore! XP F083A Series devices support up to 8 KB of Flash program memory and 256 B of register RAM. The fast 2.8µs ADC and 20 MHz internal precision oscillator on the F083A enables faster response time for critical motor control loop operations, including current and temperature monitoring that is crucial for applications requiring fan control, universal motor control, and digital power management. The single-pin debugger and programming interface simplifies code development and allows easy in-circuit programming.

Features of Z8 Encore! XP F083A Series Development Kit:

• Z8 Encore! XP® F083A Series Development Board
• USB Smart Cable for connecting PC to Z8 Encore! XP® Development Board
• 5VDC Universal power supply
• ZiLOG Developer Studio II?Z8 Encore!® Integrated Development Environment
• Full ANSI C-Compiler
• Sample Code
• Acrobat Reader Install Program
• Document browser
• Z8 Encore! XP Technical Documentation CD-ROM
• Development Kit User Manual
• ZiLOG Developer Studio II?User Manual
• eZ8 CPU User Manual
• Product specification
• Product brief
• Application Notes

Pricing for the Z8Encore!XP, F083A and F0830 families range from US$ 0.60 to US$1.10.

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