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The article explores the continued relevance and use of the Z80 microprocessor from the 1970s in contemporary technology contexts.
An FPGA expert recreated the F-14 Tomcat's Central Air Data Computer using an FPGA and tested it in a 3D-printed model of the fighter, which controls the swing-wing system. The recreation uses the MP944 microprocessor, which some claim was the world's first microprocessor.
The Visual 6502 is a JavaScript-based simulator that provides a visual, transistor-level simulation of the 6502 microprocessor, designed for educational and reverse-engineering purposes.
The Zilog Z80 microprocessor celebrates its 50th anniversary, reflecting on its profound impact on early personal computers, home computers, and industrial applications, along with personal anecdotes and historical context.
A textbook covering the detailed design of RISC-V microprocessors and system-on-chip, including open-source SystemVerilog code and test cases for single-issue, superscalar, and multicore implementations.
A detailed reverse-engineering analysis of the Intel 386 processor's register circuitry, revealing six different custom circuits and interleaved bit storage.