User manual
Low System Cost
Highly integrated microcontroller features, such
as the op-amp and comparator, give you the
ability to reduce your overall system cost.
Small Size
Our MCU's feature rich performance is
compacted into a 32-pin QFN package
requiring only 5x5mm of your PCB space.
Design Robustness
In small appliance designs, motor noise can
interfere with MCU's operation. With our IPO
and noise robustness, our Z8 Encore! MC™
MCU can operate even in the worst of
conditions.
Safe Operation
With Z8 Encore! MC microcontroller's over-
current sense feature, you can incorporate fast
shutdown of the motor for anti-kick back or stall
detection.
Differentiating Features
With 16K of Flash and 17 GPIO you are able to
add many bells and whistles to differentiate your
product.
8-channel 2µs A/D Converter allows accurate current and back EMF sensing
Time stamp on ADC sampling for accurate back EMF zero crossing
Op-amp with external gain settings for current sensing amplification
Comparator with programmable shutdown for over-current protection
3-phase PWM module optimized for motor control
2% Internal Precision Oscillator
The world wide demand for power tools continues to grow with the
accelerating economic activity and improving living standards. Do-It-Yourself
and professional markets are demanding more features at lower costs. To
help you keep up with these demands, ZiLOG has created a line of
microcontrollers dedicated to motor control of devices such as power tools.
Our Z8 Encore! MC™ microcontrollers incorporate many features on-chip to
help you reduce overall system cost while adding more functionality to your
design. For example, our comparator is tied to the PWM module and allows
fast overcurrent protection when a power tool's motor suddenly stops,
improving the safety of your product. With our easy to use development
tools and supporting reference designs and application notes, you can now
beat your competition and get to market faster.
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MOTOR TYPES COMMONLY USED
Brushless DC (BLDC)
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FEATURES THAT SEPARATE US FROM THE REST
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THE Z8 ENCORE! MC
DESIGN CHALLENGES
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