The Z80 was the brainchild of Federico Faggin, a key figure behind the creation of the Intel 8080. After leaving Intel in 1974, he co-founded Zilog with Ralph Ungermann. The Z80 debuted in July 1976, …

The Z80 CPU includes single instructions that can move blocks of data (up to 256 bytes) automatically to or from any I/O port directly to any memory location. In conjunction with the dual set of general …

Apr 22, 2024 · 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, …

Apr 28, 2024 · It’s with a tinge of sadness that we and many others reported on the recent move by Zilog to end-of-life the original Z80 8-bit microprocessor.

Apr 30, 2024 · Because the aging Z80 architecture can’t compete with 8-bit RISC and low-cost 32-bit embedded processors, Zilog has decided to discontinue the line. The versions of the Z80 to be …

Apr 19, 2024 · Why it matters: Zilog is retiring the Z80 after 48 years on the market. Originally developed as a project stemming from the Intel 8080, it eventually rose to become one of the most popular and...

Z80 programming guide based upon the original Zilog manuals and restructuring of the data. Contains both an HTML version of the enclosed table and a GIF image of the z80 machine code quick reference.

May 14, 2024 · Tedium looks at why the Z80 CPU has endured for the last 48 years, and what folks will do now that it starts to finally show hints of retirement. The chip was developed by a bunch of ex-Intel …

Apr 20, 2024 · The embedded Z80 remains very much alive, a testament to its continued relevance in specific applications. The Z80’s legacy extends far beyond its physical presence. It played a pivotal …

The Zilog Z80 8-bit microprocessor holds a special place in the hearts of retrocomputing enthusiasts everywhere in large part because it powered classic computers and consoles in the early days of …