Product Overview
The Z84C4310AEG is a Z80 CMOS Serial Input/Output (SIO/3) controller from Zilog (now IXYS/Littelfuse). Operating at 10MHz clock frequency, this UART-based serial communication controller supports dual full-duplex channels with programmable baud rate generation and supports data rates up to 2Mbps. The device is housed in a 44-pin LQFP package, operates from a single 5V supply, and is designed for I/O controller applications in embedded Z80-based systems.
Key Specifications
| Core Architecture | Z80 |
| Clock Speed | 10 MHz |
| Interface | UART (2 channels) |
| Data Rate | Up to 2 Mbps |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5V to 5.5V |
| Channels | 2 Full-Duplex Serial |
| Package | 44-LQFP (10 x 10 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +105°C |
| Application | I/O Controller |
| Process | CMOS |
Features
- Dual independent full-duplex serial channels with separate control
- Programmable baud rate generator for each channel
- Supports asynchronous, byte-synchronous, and bit-synchronous protocols
- Interrupt prioritization with built-in interrupt vectoring
- Z80 bus-compatible interface for seamless integration
Applications
- Industrial control and automation systems
- Serial communication expansion for Z80-based embedded designs
- Legacy system maintenance and retrofit
- Data acquisition and telemetry systems
- Point-of-sale terminal serial interfaces