Eight More 8-bit Era Microprocessors (2024)
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- #microprocessors
- #historical chips
- #8-bit era
- Texas Instruments TMX-1795 (1971): Pioneering 8-bit design, not produced, used in patent lawsuit, preceded Intel 8008.
- Mostek Mk 5065 (1974): Licensed from Motorola, influenced 6800/6502, used page 1 for stack.
- Intel 8085 (1976): Minor upgrade over 8080, lost market to Zilog Z80.
- Signetics 2650 (1975): Minicomputer-inspired, delayed production led to competition issues.
- RCA 1802 (1974): First CMOS microprocessor, RISC-like, used in space probes.
- Electronic Arrays 9002 (1976): Low-cost, limited to 4k memory, company failed.
- Intersil 6100 (1975): 12-bit PDP-8 compatible, low-power CMOS, didn't gain traction.
- TMS 9900 (1976): 16-bit in 8-bit era, slow, used in TI 99/4 computer.