This post lists some of the main 8-bit microprocessors that appeared on the market in the 1970’s.
List of 8-bit Microprocessors
- Intel 8080
- Intel 8085
- Motorola 6800
- Zilog Z80
Intel 8080
Intel 8080 was released in April 1974.
Motorola 6800
Motorola 6800 was released in 1974.
It was the processor used by the home computers Atari ST and Commodore Amiga.
Intel 8085
Intel 8085 was released in March 1976.
Zilog Z80
Z80 was released in March 1976. It was Zilog’s first product.