Z80 turns 50 as an open-source drop-in replacement nears DIP40 silicon
Zilog Z80open-source replacementretro computingZX Spectrum8-bit CPU.
Author: logickkk1
Date: 7/19/2026
Article Summary:
The Zilog Z80, an iconic 8-bit CPU, has turned 50 years old, and an open-source replacement is being developed to create a drop-in replacement for machines like the ZX Spectrum.