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Zilog Z80 turns 50, open-source drop-in replacement in development
The Z80, an iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976, is now 50 years old. It packed 8,500 transistors on a 4μm process and typically ran at 2.5 MHz. An open-source replacement is being developed as a drop-in for the original DIP40 package.
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The open-source revival of a classic chip underscores the enduring appeal of retro computing, but its practical impact on modern tech is niche.
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Zilog Z80 turns 50 as an open-source replacement heads to drop-in DIP40 silicon — iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976 and was discontinued in 2024 →
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