ZiLOG(R) Demonstrates ARM-9(R) 32-Bit MCU at ETA Expo

Visit Booth 1149 to See New Application Specific ZA9L Device in Action

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- April 19, 2006 -- ZiLOG(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: ZILG), a leading provider of integrated microcontrollers (MCUs) and universal remote control solutions announced that it will demonstrate its recently announced 32-bit ARM-9(R) capability during the 2006 Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) Annual Meeting and Expo. The event is taking place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20.

According to ZiLOG CEO and chairman Jim Thorburn: "The ETA expo provides a perfect opportunity for the electronic payment and Point-of-Sale (POS) industries to see first hand why we believe our ARM-9 offering for security applications is succeeding." Thorburn added, "We have already undertaken successful product development efforts in this arena with the collaborative support of key security customers and our first family of products, which will be available in the summer, will further leverage our position as one of the leading suppliers of microcontrollers to the security markets."

To learn more about ZiLOG and its ARM Solutions visit www.zilog.com or visit booth #1149 at the ETA Expo in Las Vegas.

About ZiLOG, Inc.

Founded in 1974, ZiLOG won international acclaim for designing one of the first architectures in the microprocessors and microcontrollers industry. Today, ZiLOG is a leading global supplier of 8-bit micro logic devices. It designs, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of devices for embedded control and communication applications used in consumer electronics, home appliances, security systems, point of sales terminals, personal computer peripherals, as well as industrial and automotive applications. ZiLOG is headquartered in San Jose, California, and employs approximately 500 people worldwide with sales offices throughout Asia, Europe and North America. For more information about ZiLOG and its products, visit the Company's website at: www.ZiLOG.com. ZiLOG and ZA9L are trademarks or registered trademarks of ZiLOG, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.