ZPSD5XX Famly
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Key Features
(Cont.)
J
A security bit prevents reading the ZPSD5XX configuration, ZPLD and EPROM contents.
This inhibits copying the device on a programmer.
J
Port A can be used as a buffered microcontroller data bus (Peripheral I/O Mode) of the
microcontroller bus. This provides easy access to sub-systems that require more drive
on the data bus or accessing a resource that is shared by another MCU or DMA
Controller.
J
Low power operation of the ZPSD5XXV versions is achieved by using a Power
Management Unit (PMU) that enables automatic standby modes in the EPROM, SRAM,
and ZPLDs. It also disables the clock to the ZPLD and Counter/Timer. Also available is
an automatic power down mode using the ALE signal. A Sleep mode is also available
that consumes only 1 μA standby power consumption (3 volt versions).
J
ZPSD5XX standard versions are ideal for general purpose applications.
J
ZPSD5XXV versions (3.0 to 5.5 volt operation) are excellent for very low power
applications.
J
ZPSD5XXM mask-programmable versions are ideal for code-stable, high-volume
low cost applications.
J
Package choices include 68 pin plastic (J) and ceramic (L) chip carriers.
J
The ZPSD5XX family is supported with PC based PSDsoft
MS-Windows
compatible
development tools. Offering ABEL
as a design entry method, (PSDabel
), an
efficient Fitter, Address Translator, MagicPro
programmer and a full chip simulator
(PSDsilos III
) are included.
Portable and battery powered systems have recently become major embedded control
application segments. As a result, the demand for electronic components having extremely
low power consumption has increased dramatically. Recognizing this need, WSI, Inc. has
developed a new ZPSD (Zero Power PSD) technology. ZPSD products virtually eliminate
the DC component of power consumption reducing it to standby levels. Eliminating the DC
component is the basis for the words “Zero Power” in the ZPSD name. ZPSD products also
minimize the AC power component when the chip is changing states. The result is a
programmable microcontroller peripheral family that replaces at least six discrete circuit
functions while drawing much less power than a single EPROM.
ZPSD
Background