The article explores the enduring legacy of the Z80 microprocessor, originally released in 1976, which continues to see use decades later in custom hardware, retro computing projects, and embedded applications. It highlights how the Z80's simple architecture, backward compatibility, and low power consumption keep it relevant in niche markets and among hobbyists.
Background
The Zilog Z80 is an 8-bit microprocessor designed by Federico Faggin in 1976, widely used in computers like the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and many arcade machines. It was a strong competitor to Intel's 8080 and remained popular through the 1980s.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Aug 22, 2026 at 05:49 PM
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- 5.0 / 10