Zilog Z80

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An 8-bit microprocessor widely used in early personal computers and embedded systems.

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4Hacker News·7/17/2026research
Zilog 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.