Introduction: Zilog is the most trusted supplier of application specific embedded system on chip (SoC) solutions for industrial and consumer markets. ZiLOG company was co founded by industrial pioneers Federico Faggin and Ralph Ungermann in 1974. The company's newly launched product is eZ80, which embeds Internet and DSP (Digital Audio Processing) functions on the basis of Z80. ZiLOG's main products include IR products, microcontrollers, microprocessors, PCMCIA, PC peripherals, TV controllers, and wireless products, among others. The Z80 series controllers produced by the company have been widely used. In 1998, TPG (the Texas Pacific Group) acquired ZiLOG and positioned the market in three areas based on ZiLOG's design and production experience: communication, home entertainment, and integrated control. At present, ZiLOG company has a proprietary design data room with complete information, and has established four design centers in California, Texas, Idaho, and Washington. It also has an advanced manufacturing plant in Idaho, a testing plant in Manila, Philippines, and a global user service center in Texas. Currently, there are 27 sales offices and over 120 distribution points worldwide.
