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MCS-80 - Intel
Intel MCS-80 | |
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8080, the CPU of the MCS-80 system | |
Developer | Intel |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Type | microprocessors |
Production | 1974 |
Release date | April, 1974 |
Architecture | 8-bit word, 16-bit addressing |
ISA | 8080 |
Word size | 8 bit 1 octets
2 nibbles |
Process | 6 μm 6,000 nm
0.006 mm |
Technology | nMOS |
Clock | 500 kHz-2.08 MHz |
Package | DIP40 |
The MCS-80 (Micro Computer Set-80) was a family of 8-bit microprocessor chipsets developed by Intel. Introduced on April, 1974, the MCS-80 featured the 8080 CPU, the forefather of all modern x86-based microprocessors.
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Members
The original 8080 had an issue that prevented it from working with external TTL components as intended. This was fixed with the introduction of the "A" versions.
Part | Frequency | Description |
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8080 | 500 kHz - 2.08 MHz | MPU, Original, has compatibility issues with TTL |
8080A-1 | 500 kHz - 3.12 MHz | MPU |
8080A-2 | 500 kHz - 2.63 MHz | MPU |
8224 | clock generator & driver | |
8801 | clock generator crystal | |
8228 | system controller & bus driver | |
8238 | system controller & bus driver |
Military Specs
The following are military specs versions.
Part | Frequency | Description |
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M8080A | 500 kHz - 2.08 MHz | MPU |
M8224 | clock generator & driver | |
M8228 | system controller & bus driver | |
M8238 | system controller & bus driver |
Memory
Additional memory components that was used with the MCS-80
Part | Size | Description |
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8708 | 1024x8 bit | EPROM |
2716 | 2048x8 bit | EPROM (pin compatible with 2316E ROM) |
8308 | 1024x8 bit | MOS ROM (pin compatible with 8708 PROM) |
8316A | 2048x8 bit | MOS RAM |
2316E | 2048x8 bit | ROM |
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Facts about "MCS-80 - Intel"
designer | Intel +, Federico Faggin +, Masatoshi Shima + and Stan Mazor + |
full page name | intel/mcs-80 + |
instance of | microprocessor family + |
instruction set architecture | 8080 + |
main designer | Intel + |
manufacturer | Intel + |
name | Intel MCS-80 + |
package | DIP40 + |
process | 6,000 nm (6 μm, 0.006 mm) + |
technology | nMOS + |
word size | 8 bit (1 octets, 2 nibbles) + |