We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the 1998 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and the 1998 Executive Officer Incentive Plan, as amended of Zilog Inc. of our report dated January 18, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Zilog Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP   

San Jose, California
March 28, 2000