Zilog Z80




The Zilog Z80 is an 8-bit based microprocessor designed and manufactured by Zilog. The Z80 was developed as a compatible extension and enhancement of the Intel 8080 and, like it, was mainly aimed at embedded systems. According to the designers, the primary targets for the Z80 CPU (and its optional support and peripheral ICs) was products like intelligent terminals, high end printers and advanced cash registers as well as telecom equipment, industrial robots and other kinds of automation equipment.