ZiLOG(R) Unveils 16-Bit Offering - ZNEO(TM) -

Single Chip Solution Provides Enhanced Performance, Lower Price Point and BOM
             for Security and High-End Motor Control Applications

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, BOSTON, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --ZiLOG(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILG) today officially unveiled its first 16-bitproduct, the ZNEO(TM) Z16F family of Flash microcontrollers (MCUs). Based onZiLOG's new ZNEO 16-bit CPU core, which itself was designed to meet thecontinuing demand for faster and more code-efficient microcontrollers, theZNEO MCU targets specific markets such as high-end motor control and domesticsecurity applications.

ZiLOG's move into the 16-bit MCU space is an extension of the company'sapplication-specific product strategy and extends ZiLOG's portfolio outside ofpure 8-bit products. With the scheduled introduction of its 32-bit ARM-9family in the latter part of 2006, ZiLOG has moved from a broad range 8-bitMCU supplier to a company that offers a full complement of devices designed tomeet a broad range of application-specific needs.

Commenting on the introduction of the new product line, ZiLOG interim CEORobin Abrams said: "ZNEO addresses the significant market demand for afull-featured, 16-bit solution providing up to 128KB Flash memory and moreprocessing power, as well as a migration option with higher code density forour existing Z8 Encore!(R) base. We are already working with several customerson security and high end motor control applications with ZNEO, providing acost-competitive, single device System-on-Chip (SOC) option which, in motorcontrol applications for example, can not only run the motor but control otherfunctions of the product such as the display, keypad and other userinterfaces, negating the need for additional MCUs and lowering overall bill ofmaterials."

Available immediately via ZiLOG's regular network of distributors, ZNEOdelivers optimized performance and efficiency with an external bus -- 24-bitaddress and 16-bit data. The ZNEO Z16F CPU instruction set has been optimizedfor near single-cycle instructions yielding up to 20 MIPS at 20MHz, combinedwith large zero wait state internal Flash, powerful math functions, 32-bit ALUsupporting 8-, 16-, and 32-bit operations, embedded 32x32 multiply/64x32divide operations, and 16-bit bus widths and external 16-bit bus. Thecompiler-friendly instruction set supports multibyte push/pop framer pointermanipulation so that code generation is very compact. A rich array ofperipherals and analog features make this microcontroller suitable for a largenumber of applications from security panels to motor control. All ZNEO(TM)devices are RoHS compliant. The family contains 32KB, 64KB and 128KB ofinternal Flash memory accessed by the CPU at 16 bits at a time, thus improvingprocessor throughput. Up to 4KB of internal RAM provides easy storage of data,variables and stack operations.

    Key features of ZNEO Z16F Series MCU include:

    * 20 MHz ZiLOG ZNEO CPU Core
    * Up to 128 KB internal Flash program memory with 16-bit access and
      in-circuit programming capability; Up to 4 KB internal RAM with 16-bit
      access
    * Up to twelve channels 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
    * Integrated Operational Amplifier, Analog Comparator and Internal
      Precision Oscillator
    * 4-channel DMA controller supports internal or external DMA requests
    * Two full-duplex 9-bit UARTS with support for LIN and IrDA
    * I2C master-slave controller and Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface
      (ESPI) controller
    * 0 degrees C to +70 degrees C standard temperature, -40 degrees C to
      +105 degrees C extended temperature and -40 degrees C to +105 degrees C
      automotive operating ranges

    The features of ZNEO CPU include:

    * 16 MB of Program Memory address space for object code and data with
      8-bit or 16-bit data paths
    * Support for 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit ALU operations
    * 24-bit stack with overflow protection
    * Direct register-to-register architecture allows each memory address to
      function as an accumulator. This improves execution time and decreases
      the required program memory
    * New instructions improve execution efficiency for code developed using
      higher-level programming languages, including C language
    * Pipelined instruction fetch, decode, and execution

    Software and Development Kits

As with all ZiLOG products, the ZNEO Z16F series is supported by acomprehensive suite of development tools and software, which includes the ZNEOSeries Modular Development System (MDS), USB Smart Cable for PC to ZNEO SeriesMDS and 5-volt DC universal power supply. Software is supplied on CD-ROM andincludes ZDS II ZNEO IDE with ANSI C-complier and sample code.

Pricing

Pricing for the ZNEO Z16F series ranges from $6.00 to $8.00 at 500-unitquantities depending on memory size and peripheral configuration. Product canbe ordered via local ZiLOG sales offices or ZiLOG distributor. Moreinformation on ZNEO can be found at www.zilog.com

About ZiLOG, Inc.

ZiLOG, Inc. Founded in 1974, ZiLOG won international acclaim for designingone of the first architectures in the microprocessors and microcontrollersindustry. Today, ZiLOG is a leading global supplier of 8-bit micro logicdevices. It designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of devices forembedded control and communication applications used in consumer electronics,home appliances, security systems, point of sales terminals, personal computerperipherals, as well as industrial and automotive applications. ZiLOG isheadquartered in San Jose, California, and employs approximately 500 peopleworldwide with sales offices throughout Asia, Europe and North America. Formore information about ZiLOG and its products, visit the Company's website at:www.ZiLOG.com.

NOTE: ZiLOG, Z8 Encore! and ZNEO are trademarks or registered trademarksof ZiLOG, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Other product andor service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of the companies withwhich they are associated.

Cautionary Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements relating to expectations,plans or prospects for ZiLOG, Inc. that are based upon the currentexpectations and beliefs of ZiLOG's management and are subject to certainrisks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materiallyfrom those described in the forward-looking statements. For example, theCompany's scheduled introduction of its 32-bit ARM-9 family in the latter partof 2006 could be delayed if there are unforeseen product defects or if finaltesting is not completed on schedule. ZiLOG does not expect to, and disclaimsany obligation to, update such forward looking statements but reserves theright to update such statements or any portion thereof at any time for anyreason.

For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, pleaserefer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities andExchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to the Company's AnnualReport on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 and the QuarterlyReport on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2006, and any subsequentlyfiled reports. All documents also are available through the SEC's ElectronicData Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov orfrom the Company's website at www.ZiLOG.com.

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