# Zilog Z80 Microprocessor Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

The Zilog Z80, a groundbreaking 8-bit microprocessor introduced in 1976, has reached its 50th anniversary. It powered countless early personal computers, game consoles like the ZX Spectrum and Sega Master System, and embedded systems, leaving a lasting legacy in computing history.

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- [Hacker News](https://goliath32.com/blog/z80.html) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:41:02 +0000