MicroChip has a similar package for their processor called a "PICkit":
http://www.microchip.com/1010/pline/...ckit/index.htm

It's $36.

This is what I used as the control platform for my HF Lab system:
http://mysite.verizon.net/jdrocci/

Joe
W3JDR


"Larry Gagnon" wrote in message
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Just thought I would mention to all newsgroup readers the incredible deal
available from Zilog. They have their Zilog Encore Z8 development kit,
which includes a development board, eZ8 processor, C compiler, assembler,
simulator, IDE, cabling, documentation and more for a mere $40 US
(available from Mouser and others).

I have been using this development kit for a few months. It is a fantastic
way to learn about microprocessors, microcontrollers, C and assembler
programming, for a great price. A C compiler alone will cost you more than
$40 for most controllers. I have no beneficial interest in Zilog, but
their
product is terrific.

See:

http://www.zilog.com/products/partde...Z8ENCORE000ZCO


Larry Gagnon VE7EA
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