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Z80–The 1970s Microprocessor Still Alive
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The Z80 CPU, introduced in the 1970s, continues to be operational.
WHY IT MATTERS
Engineers maintaining or extending legacy hardware may still encounter the Z80, so understanding its capabilities remains relevant. Its longevity also illustrates how a well-designed instruction set can survive for decades.
Written by elseif from the cluster below · every claim links back to a sourceThe three things worth knowing
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The Z80 was introduced in the 1970s.
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The processor is still alive today.
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Its continued existence shows the durability of its design.
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