As hackers and makers we are surrounded by accessible computing in an astonishing diversity. From tiny microcontrollers to multi-processor powerhouses, they have become the universal tool of our art.

The Zilog Z80 is an 8-bit microprocessor that first hit the market in the 1970s. It was the beating heart of classic computers like the Sinclair ZX Spectrum and the TRS-80, as well as game consoles ...

Last week, chip manufacturer Zilog announced that after 48 years on the market, its line of standalone DIP (dual inline package) Z80 CPUs is coming to an end, ceasing sales on June 14, 2024. The 8-bit ...

As the smartphone photography race heats up, Nubia is bringing something fresh to the table with its upcoming Z80 Ultra, launching on October 22 in China. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered flagship ...

ZiLOG, Inc., the creator of the Z80 microprocessor, today announced availability of its enhanced Z8 Encore! Flash microcontroller series with 16KB to 64KB of Flash memory. The new series features an ...

Picasso and the Z80 microprocessor are not two things we often think about at the same time. One is a renowned artist born in the 19th century, the other, a popular CPU that helped launch the ...

Sharp has built a Z80 microprocessor in polysilicon directly on glass. “We chose the Z80 because we have good experience with it and this is good for characterisation,” said Sharp researcher Beyeol ...

So, I'm curious about the Intel aspect of this. . . The 8-bit Z80 microprocessor was designed in 1974 by Federico Faggin as a binary-compatible, improved version of the Intel 8080 with a higher clock ...