Z8601720ASG

Specialized Overview

The Z8601720ASG is a PCMCIA interface solution manufactured by ZiLOG, designed for card-side adapter applications. It operates within a supply voltage range of 3.0V to 5.5V and supports an operating temperature range from 0°C to +70°C. The device features 256 bytes of on-chip RAM and supports clock speeds up to 20 MHz. It is housed in a 100-pin VQFP package suitable for surface mount installation.

Specialized Feature Summary

• Supports PCMCIA configuration registers and attribute memory management
• Includes internal sequencer for automatic EEPROM programming in master mode
• Provides serial peripheral interface control via microprocessor in slave mode
• Enables translation between PCMCIA and ATA/IDE protocols

Specialized Applications

• Ethernet controller integration on PCMCIA cards
• Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) implementation
• Modem connectivity solutions
• Rotating disk memory storage devices

Specialized Procurement Notes

Verify the component authenticity through official manufacturer channels or authorized distributors. Confirm the specific ordering suffix matches the required pinout and speed grade. Ensure compliance with RoHS directives as indicated in the product specifications before finalizing procurement orders.

Specialized Selection Notes

Select this component when designing PCMCIA adapters requiring direct ATA/IDE translation or standalone operation without a local processor. Consider the mirror image bond-out options if board layout constraints require inverted pin configurations. Verify power supply requirements align with the specified 3.0V to 5.5V operational range.

Specialized Part Context

This part belongs to the Z86017 series of general-purpose PCMCIA adapter chips. It shares architectural similarities with the Z16017 variant but differs in specific signal handling capabilities such as IOIS16 generation. The series is designed to facilitate access to various memory and I/O mapping peripherals within PCMCIA form factors.

Specialized Replacement Considerations

The Z16017 serves as a functional alternative within the same family, offering similar performance characteristics. For mirrored pin configurations, the Z86M17 or Z16M17 variants provide compatible electrical interfaces with reversed bond-out layouts.