ZiLOG, Inc. and RalphUngermann from industrial pioneers FedericoFaggin co-founded in 1974. The company produces Z80 series controllers have been widely used. 1998, TPG (theTexasPacificGroup) ZiLOG acquired companies, according to ZiLOG's design and production experience, the market position in three areas: communications, home entertainment and integrated control. Currently, ZiLOG company has complete information, proprietary design library, in California, Texas, Idaho, Washington established a four design centers in Idaho has advanced manufacturing facility in Manila, Philippines has a testing facility in addition, Texas established a global customer service center. Currently there are 27 sales offices worldwide, over 120 distribution points. The company's new product is eZ80, it is based on the Z80 Internet and embedded DSP (digital audio processing) functions. IR products are products, micro-controllers, microprocessors, PCMCIA, PC peripherals, TV controller and wireless products, etc.