Zilog, Inc. is an American manufacturer of microprocessors, microcontrollers, and application-specific embedded system-on-chip (SoC) products. Founded in 1974 by Federico Faggin and Ralph Ungermann, the company is renowned for its Z8 and Z80 8-bit microcontroller architectures. Zilog has shipped over 1.4 billion units of its core microcontroller products worldwide and continues to innovate in embedded control markets, including consumer, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Zilog was founded in 1974 by Federico Faggin and Ralph Ungermann, who left Intel after working on the 4004 and 8080 microprocessors. Masatoshi Shima joined the company in 1975. The company released its first major product, the Z80 microprocessor, in July 1976. In 1980, Zilog became a subsidiary of Exxon but was bought back by its management and employees in 1989. Over the years, Zilog has undergone several changes in ownership, including being acquired by IXYS Corporation in 2009 and later by Littelfuse Inc. in 2017.
Zilog's core competencies include the design, manufacture, and marketing of integrated microcontroller solutions. The company excels in producing application-specific embedded system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, single-board computers, and application-specific software stacks. Zilog is particularly strong in areas such as energy management, monitoring and metering, motion detection, motor control, and embedded security.
Zilog holds a significant position in the microcontroller and embedded system-on-chip market. The company's products, especially the Z80 microprocessor, have been widely adopted in various industries, including consumer electronics, industrial control, and embedded systems. Despite changes in ownership, Zilog continues to innovate and provide solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Zilog's complete product catalog includes a wide range of microcontrollers and SoC solutions. This includes the Z8 Encore XP, eZ80Acclaim!, Z16F, ZNEO, and Z8051 microcontroller families. The company also offers various development tools, software stacks, and reference designs for different applications such as motion detection, motor control, and energy management.
Zilog's products have been used by several well-known clients and in various iconic devices. These include the Osborne 1, Radio Shack TRS-80, ColecoVision, ZX Spectrum, Game Boy, and TI-83 series. The company's microcontrollers are also used in industrial and consumer applications by numerous other clients worldwide.
Zilog has been part of several parent companies over the years. It was acquired by Exxon in 1980, then bought back by its employees in 1989. Later, it was acquired by IXYS Corporation in 2009 and subsequently by Littelfuse Inc. in 2017. These acquisitions have expanded Zilog's technology portfolio and market reach.
Zilog is headquartered in San Jose, California. The company has worldwide sales locations across Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions. For contact information, you can visit their website or refer to the following details:
Headquarter Address: San Jose, CA
Phone Number: 408-558-8428
Email: [email protected]
Worldwide Sales Locations: Available on the Zilog website.
