Zilog will continue to sell a Z80 derivative in the form of their eZ80, but that’s not the only place the core can be found on silicon. [Rejunity] ...

The Zilog Z80 was then released in July 1976, conceived as a software-compatible "extension" and enhancement of the Intel 8080 processor. Developed by a team of just 12 people, ...

Last week, chip manufacturer Zilog announced that after 48 years on the market, its line of standalone DIP (dual inline package) Z80 CPUs is coming to an end, ceasing sales on June 14, 2024. The 8 ...

Considering that the average 32-bit MCU these days is significantly faster than the ~4 MHz 8-bit Sharp SM83 (Intel 8080/Zilog Z80 hybrid) in the original Game Boy it’s probably no surprise that ...

Zilog Z80: The processor that taught Intel to fear is finally discontinued After 48 years, production of the Zilog Z80, one of the most important 8-bit processors, is discontinued.

Zilog Z80 (Z84C0008PEG) Microprocessor. The architecture itself isn’t quite dead yet – Zilog will continue to produce eZ80 microprocessors for the foreseeable future.

Been available for 48 years. After a venerable 48-year tenure, Zilog is bidding farewell to the Z80. Initially an offshoot from the Intel 8080 project, this chip ascended to fame as one of the ...

The 5-µm NMOS Z80 was introduced in July 1976 and continued to be produced by Zilog for 48 years, with the company announcing the 4-µm Z80’s discontinuation on April 15, 2024.

The Zilog Z80 was compatible with programs that ran on Intel 8080 CPUs. Allen believed that an add-in card for the Apple II would allow Microsoft BASIC to run on Apple's machine.

Zilog Z80/80180/80380: View block diagram: The Z80, 180, and 380 processor families represent three generations of upward-compatible µPs. The Z80 includes 150 instructions, many of which have numerous ...

The Zilog Z80 microprocessor is an 8-bit chip that was first released in the 1970s and used in a variety of classic computers and game consoles including the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, TRS-80, and Sega ...

Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M. ... DANG! I had no idea Zilog was STILL producing this chip, in DIP form, no less!