Z8FMC08100AKSG

Embedded - Microcontrollers

The Z8FMC08100AKSG (hereafter referred to as the “FMC08100”) is a microcontroller that is used in a variety of embedded applications. It is a Zilog Z8 microcontroller, specifically designed for use in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics markets.

The FMC08100 is an 8-bit, 8-bit-wide, low-power microcontroller that is ideal for applications where a full-featured microcontroller is desired, but power consumption and cost are a concern. It is engineered to provide high levels of integration, while being economical in both silicon area and power consumption. It is a hardened 32-bit core, with an integrated level 2 (L2) cache and tightly-coupled local bus system for intrasystem communication.

The FMC08100 is a highly versatile device, with a variety of features that make it suitable for a wide range of applications. It is designed to be compliant with the majority of industry standards, making it a fit for a variety of system designs. Features that make it stand out include a maximum processor performance of 162 MIPS at 32 MHz, 32-bit Program Flash memory, and a wide variety of memory configurations.

Application Field

The FMC08100 is used in a variety of embedded applications. It has been used in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, as well as in communication, 3G/4G, multimedia, imaging, and other industries. It is a popular choice for embedded control and monitoring systems such as HVAC, monitoring, control and other types of automation.

The FMC08100 is also suitable for use in mobile device and wireless applications, due to its low-power consumption and ability to reduce power consumption during idle periods. It is also widely used in a variety of medical, industrial and consumer electronics applications, such as medical devices and handheld devices.

Working Principle

The FMC08100 uses the Harvard architecture to execute instructions. This architecture separates code and data memories, and allows instructions to be fetched independently from data memory. This helps improve performance by allowing more instructions to be stored in memory and executed without needing to access data memory.

The FMC08100 operates at a maximum clock frequency of 32 MHz, which means that instructions are executed in half the time of other microcontrollers. On-board peripherals, such as timers and interrupt controllers, play a crucial role in allowing the FMC08100 to respond quickly and accurately to external events. These peripherals enable fast responses to user input and enable efficient multitasking and real-time operations.

The FMC08100 also offers a variety of features to help optimize system performance. These features include a pre-fetch buffer for instruction fetching, a branch predictor for branch instructions, and a pre-fetch buffer for data memory. In addition, to help control power consumption, the FMC08100 includes clock gating and power management functions.

By using the FMC08100 microcontroller, engineers are able to create reliable, high performance embedded applications at a low cost. It has been used in a variety of applications, including automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, as well as 3G/4G, communication, multimedia, imaging, and more.