| Definition: | | The microprocessor manufacturer who produced the zilog z80 in July 1976 (as used by sinclair in the zx-80, zx-81 and zx spectrum computers) and later the zilog z8000. Zilog was founded in 1974 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxon Corp. by 1980. The company's management and employees purchased Zilog back from Exxon in 1989. Zilog became a publicly-held company in February, 1991. In March of 1998, Zilog was privatised, as a result of the merger and recapitalisation transaction by Texas Pacific Group (TPG). Zilog now produce a range of 8-bit microcontrollers, 8-, 16- and 32-bit microprocessors, and digital signal processors, covering the home entertainment, communications, and embedded systems markets. home. Address: 910 East Hamilton Avenue, Suite 110, Campbell, CA 95008, USA. |