Z80
From WE Computers Museum
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| Z80 | |
| Designer | Zilog |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zilog |
| Type | 8-bit |
| Released | 1976 |
| Added to Museum | See below |
The Z80 was released by Zilog in March 1976.
Chip design
It was one of the first commercially available single-chip 16-bit microprocessors.
Compatibility
It was compatible with the Intel 8080, however, the price was lower.
Emulated arcade game boards using the Z80 owned by WEC Museum
Video game consoles using the Z80 owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Manufacturer | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Gear | Sega | 1991 | |
| Neo Geo Pocket Color | SNK | 1999 | The Z80 was used for sound. |
| PlayPal | AtGames | 2006 | Contained a Noza with a Z80 and YM2602B on a single system-on-a-chip. |
Video game consoles emulating the Z80 owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Manufacturer | Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Gear Micro | Sega | 2020 | Contained a Z80 emulator by M2. |
| PasocomMini MZ-80C | HAL Laboratory | 2017 | Contained an emulator by HAL Laboratoty of a LH0080A, a Sharp version of a Z80A. |
