• Zilog Z80 bites the dust

    I just noticed this extinction event. Littelfuse who own the Zilog Z80 IP announced the Z80 would cease production in June 2024. (Semiconductor fab lines are not interested in running a 4 micron process) Fortunately the eZ80 system-on-a-chip is still…

  • Wat is the oldest chip in your parts bin?

    I came across some old and famous chips in one of my parts cabinets. Does anybody else keep old chips? and why? Note that these were pretty expensive when they were purchased, especially the gold plated ceramic chips. I expect most of these are part…

  • Z80, CP/M and FAT File System

    Hi everyone, My name is Marcelo and for those interested on emulation of old Z80 computer like me, please check Z80, CP/M, And FAT File Formats | Hackaday I have written this emulator which allows Z80 CP/M applications to execute on the Arduino DUE (and…

  • Is anyone interested with the Z80?

    The Z80 is still manufactured today and I was wondering whether there is any interest for a community or discussion group.