The Crimzon RC Blaster™ microcontroller and database
solution is based on Zilog’s popular Crimzon® family of
infrared microcontrollers. This solution supports the increas
ing demand of adding universal remote control functionality
into systems quickly and easily. Included in this device is a
comprehensive North American infrared (IR) code
database derived from Zilog’s highly-acclaimed ZBASE®.
The database covers the major brands and keys for TV,
VCR, DVD, cable, satellite, and audio system. ZBASE is the
Zilog® infrared remote database built using the scientific
method with great marketing coverage and high quality.
The Zilog universal IR database provides the best brand
and model coverage available with over 3,700 brands
supported. Zilog also includes a code set reference manual
listing applicable brand codes.
Zilog’s ZBASE continues to provide trusted coverage for mil-
lions of customers worldwide by taking advantage of our
unsurpassed database built using market analysis, quality
control processes and signal integrity.
• Low-power Stop-Mode consumption -2μA (typical)
• Operating voltage 2.0-3.6V
• Comprehensive North American, 6-in-1, plus European
Satellite and Cable database included with no separate
licensing fees.
• Full database coverage for most TV, VCR, DVD, cable,
satellite, and audio devices, with extensive key coverage
including functions such as menu, audio, picture-in-picture
(PIP), guide, and information.
• Hardware jumper and command configurable.
• Package types include 20-pin PDIP/SOIC/SSOP
Zilog’s Crimzon RC Blaster provides an easily-integrated
slave MCU and the industry’s best IR database all in one
chip. Whether you are designing a set-top box, digital
video recorder (DVR), DVD recorder, video network stream-
ing device, media center hub, PC add-an card, or any
applications requiring infrared remote control capabilities,
the Crimzon RC Blaster is adaptable to any design in a
variety of situations.
The Crimzon RC Blaster can be controlled by any master
CPU easily via two-way UART. After receiving a command
from the master, RC Blaster™ transmits the corresponding
IR command to the end-device. This simple solution allows
you to dedicate your engineering resources on other tasks
and leaves the database work to Zilog.
The nucleus of Zilog’s IR solution resides in the complexity
and broad array of codesets found in its ZBASE® database.
The scientific method in gathering these IR codes is not easy,
and Zilog® has mastered a way to provide its customers the
most comprehensive and complete set of IR code data avail-
able in the marketplace today.
At a macro view, here is how the code building process
works:
• Popular remotes are selected based on point-of-sale
(POS) reports
• The remotes are purchased and managed by Zilog’s
Remote Asset Management (ZRAM) System
• Each remote is categorized and captured with original
user manuals and photos
• Code extraction is then based on available memory
size to maximize market coverage and to meet
selected market segments
• The remotes are then verified on each model and
codeset
• And finally, continuous improvement and updating
ocurrs with market feedback on a regular basis
ZBASE is constantly being updated on a weekly basis using
this above methodology to provide our customers only the
best quality and choice when designing their IR-based
applications.
Order your Zilog Development Kits at http://www.zilog.com
to get your applications to market in record time.
Crimzon, Crimzon RC Blaster and ZBASE are trademarks of Zilog, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. FL012803-0807
• ZRCBLST0100KITG: Crimzon RC Blaster Development Kit
• ZLP12800100ZACG: Crimzon Development Board
IR Engine IR Tx
IR Rx
Application Layer
(Command Executer)
Middle Layer
(Command Interpreter)
UART and I2C
Master CPU
EEPROM and Z8 GPIOs
Learning
Module/Stack
Hardware Layer
(UART Tx, Rx/User I/O /EEPROM Drivers)
The following collateral pieces are available for download
at www.zilog.com and/or from your local Zilog sales office.
Note: Zilog® has been updating different versions of Crimzon RC Blaster. When it
comes to production, Zilog will provide the lastest firmware and database. Rxxxx
is Zilog ROM code number for version control. For more information on ordering,
contact your local Zilog sales office. The Zilog website, www.zilog.com lists all
regional offices and provides additional Crimzon RC Blaster product information.
Crimzon RC Blaster Architecture
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