Zilog Z80
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An 8-bit microprocessor widely used in early personal computers and embedded systems.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 4 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 42%.
Evidence (4)
- 3Hacker News·9/23/2026open_sourceZ80 REPL in the Browser
Z80 REPL is a browser-based interactive environment for experimenting with Z80 assembly code. It lets users write, run, and inspect code directly in the browser, making it useful for learning, testing, and nostalgia-driven hacking around the classic 8-bit CPU.
- 3Hacker News·8/22/2026researchZ80 Microprocessor Still in Use Decades Later
The article revisits the Z80, a microprocessor introduced in the 1970s, and explains why it remains relevant in some embedded and legacy systems. It highlights the chip's long lifespan, compatibility, and ongoing niche use despite its age.
- 5Hacker News·8/19/2026open_sourceos8088 adds browser, CP/M support, and Word 1.1a
The os8088 project for IBM PC XT-class hardware now includes a browser that can fetch and render real web pages over Ethernet or a parallel cable link to another DOS machine. It also adds CP/M 2.2 emulation via a Z80 core, a C-based word processor, Microsoft Word 1.1a, dual-monitor support, and an Infocom Z-machine interpreter.
- 4Hacker News·7/17/2026researchZilog Z80 turns 50
The Zilog Z80, launched in July 1976, is отмечated for its major role in 8-bit microcomputers and embedded systems. The article revisits its influence on CP/M and Microsoft BASIC, its binary compatibility with the Intel 8080/8085, and its long afterlife through clones, derivatives, and continued industrial use.