Newnes Z80 Pocket Book

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The Z80 microprocessor was originally introduced in 1976. Despite its age and the current popularity of 16 and 32 bit microprocessors, the Z80 and its associated family of compatible devices are still very popular. This is reflected in the large number of manufacturers who provide Z80 compatible products. Second source manufacturers include: Hitachi, NEC, Sharp, SGS-Thompson and Toshiba. For industrial applications the Z80 family of products are still very popular due to their power and versatility coupled with low cost and a wealth of experience and support. In the educational field, in particular, this microprocessor is popular due to a range of low cost Z80 based microprocessor trainers, such as the microprofessor range. This book is designed to provide a handy reference source of hardware and software information for Z80 users but not as a a complete substitute for technical manuals produced by the manufacturers. It does provide tabulated reference material, which is clarified by explanatory text.