ZILOG releases 16 Bit MINI-Z module and 8 solid state relay design board

MILPITAS, USA & BIEL, SWITZERLAND: Zilog, a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corp. and a trusted supplier of application specific, embedded micro controller (MCU) system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for industrial, power management and consumer applications, today introduced its new Z16MiniZ28 Module.

The Z16MiniZ28 Module is a Dual Inline Pin “stamp” module designed for the customer in mind, to quickly develop prototypes, proofs of concept and products for power management. The Mini-Z Module, which features the 16-bit ZNEO CPU-based Z16F2810 MCU, is designed to be pin-compatible with the Parallax BS2 Series of stamp modules and with Basic Micro’s Basic ATOM Pro 28-M module. This compatibility in the module’s design allows engineers to utilize differing vendors’ base boards which they may already possess in their development arsenal.

Complementing the Z16MiniZ28 Module is Zilog’s new Solid State Relay (SSR) Design Board with 8 independent SSRs. This combination with the Mini-Z product family provides engineers a platform for developing prototypes and products ranging from power grid management, motor controls and HVAC controls to multi-power load control systems. Designed to capitalize on the advanced functionality of the Z16MiniZ28 Module, the Design Board exposes all of the Module’s pins to add external functionality for even more creative power system projects.

The Design Board is compatible with other vendors’ modules, such as the Basic Micro’s ATOM Pro 28-M module and Parallax BS2 Series of Basic STAMP programming boards. Engineers can start with what they already have and add the Mini-Z Module later, when they need its extra features. The Design Board uses a USB-to-serial converter so that there is no longer any need to find a converter or a serial port. The Board is designed to be operated by either a 9V battery or an external power supply.