April 1974 · Computer or hardware
Intel 8080 (1974)
Intel's 8-bit processor launched in April 1974. It powered the Altair 8800 and was the original target CPU for CP/M.
Launched April 1974. Used in the Altair 8800, IMSAI 8080 and Sol-20, and the basis of the x86 instruction set lineage.
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Facts
- Date
- April 1974
- Kind
- Computer or hardware: 8-bit microprocessor
- Maker or publisher
- Intel
- Clock speed
- 2 MHz (later up to 3.125 MHz)
- Data width
- 8-bit
- Address bus
- 16-bit
- Package
- 40-pin DIP
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Related
- Intel 8008 (predecessor, 1972)
- MITS Altair 8800 (ran on, 1974)
- IMSAI 8080 (ran on, 1975)
- Sol-20 (ran on, 1976)
- CP/M (ran on, 1974)
- Intel 8086 (successor, 1978)
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