1978 · Computer or hardware
Motorola 6809 (1978)
Motorola introduced the 6809 in 1978, an 8-bit processor with some 16-bit features. It powered the TRS-80 Color Computer, Dragon 32 and Vectrex.
Introduced in 1978. Used in the TRS-80 Color Computer, Dragon 32/64, Vectrex and Williams arcade games such as Defender.
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Facts
- Date
- 1978
- Kind
- Computer or hardware: 8-bit microprocessor
- Maker or publisher
- Motorola
- Clock speed
- 1 to 2 MHz
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