2026-07-19 14:19 UTC
Zilog Z80 turns 50 as an open-source replacement heads to drop-in DIP40 silicon — iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976 and was discontinued in 2024
The original Z80 packed 8,500 transistors on a 4μm process and typically ran at 2.5 MHz.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/zilog-z80-turns-50-as-open-source-replacement-heads-for-drop-in-dip40-silicon
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@dianea@lgbtqia.space 2026-07-19 14:40
@tomshardware@mastodon.online From my experience in the 1990's, the 8 bit #Z80 microprocessor was the heart of most of the PLC's that ran production lines. With zero failures. No stress, workers got their paychecks.