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By Based on the ARM9(TM) processor family, the Encore! 32 Microcontroller is a high-performance 32-bit Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) SoC solution that uniquely incorporates functionality for an integrated memory controller and prominent interfaces such as Universal Serial Bus (USB), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
The integrated functions allow device manufacturers to reduce component count and design rich, new features into their products more quickly and efficiently, making the Encore! 32 Microcontroller an ideal solution for a wide range of embedded applications. These include access control, home and office monitoring and control, multimedia applications, healthcare monitoring, telematics and GPS systems, cameras and universal remote controls.
"From medical devices and automobiles to home appliances and toys, the
market for 32-bit microcontrollers is growing tremendously with the demands
and complexities of today's embedded products," said
"Product manufacturers are seeking microcontrollers with more advanced capabilities," Orr continued. "In some cases now, one 32-bit microcontroller is replacing two to three existing 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) or is being used for 'command and control' of several other existing MCUs, providing more agility with complex instructions. The Zilog Encore! 32 Series Microcontroller offers our customers a best-in-class solution with quality integrated features."
More Details on the Encore! 32 Series Microcontroller
With the Encore! 32 Microcontroller, Zilog focused on creating a solution that provides product manufacturers more flexibility when designing their own products. For example, the integrated memory controller allows manufacturers to utilize whichever external memory and size they choose. The microcontroller can also be ordered with an optional integrated magnetic stripe or smart card reader.
"With the Encore! 32 Microcontroller, we have taken the stability and
proven technology of the ARM9 family and integrated it with a rich and modern
peripheral set. The end result is an exceptionally strong application-specific
standard processor for the embedded arena," said
Additionally, Zilog has developed its own Encore! 32 toolkit featuring a full board support package with source and sample code and a fully ported Linux environment that can be used for testing and preliminary software development. The microcontroller can also be supported by Keil(R) Software Development Tools.
Industry experts agree that the Zilog Encore! 32 Series Microcontroller is a strong solution for a wide range of embedded applications.
"The ARM(R) processor architecture continues to fuel the rapid adoption of
32-bit microcontroller design enabling the development of advanced energy
efficient products," said
"The 32-bit MCU market has high growth potential with an expected CAGR
(2008 - 2012) of 14 percent on revenues," said
The Encore! 32 Series Microcontroller is in production and now available to ship to customers that place orders through distributors. For more information, visit http://www.zilog.com.
About Zilog, Inc.
Zilog is a global supplier of application specific, embedded
system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for secured transactions, consumer electronics
and industrial application and an industry leader in remote control and
universal IR database solutions. From its roots as an award-winning architect
in the microprocessor and microcontroller industry, Zilog has evolved to
become a leader in production-ready and custom-built SoC solution sets. Zilog
is headquartered in
Zilog and Encore! 32 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Zilog,
Inc. in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties concerning the growth projections for the 32-bit MCU market.
These forward-looking statements relating to expectations, plans or prospects
for the MCU market and Zilog's Encore! products are based upon the current
expectations and beliefs of Zilog's management and are subject to certain
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those described in the forward-looking statements. For example, other
microcontrollers could be developed which have more desirable feature sets or
customers' needs or preferences may change. Any of these factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from those provided. For a detailed
discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to the risk
factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC"), including but not limited to, Zilog's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended
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