Part number: Z80-CPU-D
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Z80-CPU-D Component Specifications
General Information: The Z80-CPU-D is a renowned central processing unit (CPU) known for its historical significance and widespread use in early microcomputers and embedded systems. This component offers a balance of performance and power efficiency, making it a popular choice for various computing applications.
Specifications
- Architecture: Based on the Zilog Z80 architecture, featuring an 8-bit data bus and capable of addressing up to 64 KB of memory, providing sufficient computational power for diverse tasks.
- Clock Speed: Operates at a standard clock speed of 2.5 MHz, offering reliable performance for real-time processing and data manipulation.
- Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of peripherals and memory devices, allowing for versatile system configurations and expansions.
- Instruction Set: Implements a rich instruction set with various data manipulation and control instructions, enabling efficient programming and execution of tasks.
Applications
- Microcomputers: Commonly used in early microcomputers, home computers, and embedded systems for tasks such as data processing, control applications, and interfacing with peripherals.
- Education: Valued in educational settings for teaching computer architecture, assembly language programming, and system design principles.
- Retro Computing: Popular among retro computing enthusiasts and hobbyists for building and restoring vintage computer systems.
Historical Significance
The Z80-CPU-D holds historical significance as one of the most widely used CPUs in the late 1970s and 1980s, contributing to the proliferation of personal computing and embedded systems during that era.
Identification
The designation Z80-CPU-D denotes specific details about the CPU, including its architecture, clock speed, and compatibility, aiding in accurate identification and integration into retro computing projects or educational activities.
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