Z8930012PSC

The Z8930012PSC by Zilog pioneers ultra-low-power design in Embedded - Microcontrollers - Application Specific, specifically developed for energy harvesting applications. This application-specific microcontroller operates down to 0.8V supply voltage, enabling battery-less IoT deployments with multi-year operation.Tailored for TV Controller scenarios, the device includes nanowatt-range wake-up receivers. The energy-aware architecture achieves 98% duty cycle reduction through predictive sleep scheduling.Built around Z8 technology, the CPU features subthreshold operation modes. The event-driven architecture consumes just 12 A/MHz during active processing.The OTP (24kB) organization supports shadow register banking for zero-energy state retention. The non-volatile memory maintains data at 0V supply through ferroelectric technology.As part of the Digital Television Controller (DTC) family, this microcontroller shares energy optimization tools with other members. The consistent power management API simplifies application development.The 640 x 16 memory implements ferroelectric retention for zero-power sleep. The memory controller includes energy-proportional access modes that scale with workload.With 19 ports, the GPIO subsystem features piezoelectric driver circuits. Configurable charge pumps enable direct energy harvesting from mechanical vibrations.Operating from 4.5V ~ 5.5V sources, the power management unit starts at 300mV input. The integrated maximum power point tracker optimizes energy extraction from solar cells.Rated for 0°C ~ 70°C operation, the device uses zero-leakage transistors. The package design minimizes thermal gradients that could affect energy harvesting efficiency.The Through Hole configuration supports flexible PCB installations. The ultra-thin package enables integration into wearable form factors.The 40-DIP (0.620", 15.75mm) option features transparent lids for solar cell integration. The package material selection maximizes light transmission to underlying photovoltaic layers.Available in 40-PDIP format, each unit is tested with actual energy harvesting sources. Production includes verification of cold-start capability.