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Initial 8001 and 8002 support for 5 popular 8-bit microprocessors of the era: | Initial 8001 and 8002 support for 5 popular 8-bit microprocessors of the era: | ||
* | * [[Intel 8080]] and [[Intel 8085|8085]] | ||
* | * [[Motorola 6800]] | ||
* | * [[Zilog Z-80]] | ||
* Texas Instruments | * [[Texas Instruments TMS9900]] | ||
===[[8002A]]=== | ===[[8002A]]=== | ||
In 1979 the 8002 was revised to the 8002A appears to have added an additional 16 K of program memory. The 8001 did not receive the same memory update. Both models received additional support options for 8-bit microprocessors. | In 1979, the 8002 was revised to the 8002A appears to have added an additional 16 K of program memory. The 8001 did not receive the same memory update. Both models received additional support options for 8-bit microprocessors. | ||
Added 8-bit support: | Added 8-bit support: | ||
* | * [[Intel 8080|Intel 8080A]] and [[Intel 8085|Intel 8085A]] | ||
* | * [[Fairchild F8]] | ||
* | * [[Mostek 3870]] and [[Mostek 3872]] | ||
==8500 Series== | ==8500 Series== | ||
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Added support: | Added support: | ||
* | * [[Intel 8086]], [[Intel 8048|8048]], [[Intel 8049|8049]], [[Intel 8035|8035]], [[Intel 8029|8029]], [[Intel 8039-6|8039-6]], [[Intel 80218021]], [[Intel 8041A|8041A]] and [[Intel 8022|8022]] | ||
* | * [[Motorola 6802]] and [[Motorola 6808|6808]] | ||
* | * [[Mostek 3874]] and [[Mostek 3876|3876]] | ||
* | * [[Zilog Z8000]] and [[Zilog Z-80|Z80A]] | ||
* | * [[RCA 1802]] | ||
* | * [[Rockwell 6500/1]] | ||
===[[8540]]=== | ===[[8540]]=== | ||
In 1982 the 8540 and 8560 models were added to the family. The 8540 Integration Unit extends the host computer's microcomputer development support to include the task of hardware/software integration. While the 8560 or other host computer supports the software development task, the 8540 is used to integrate, test and debug the prototype hardware. In 1985, the 8540 was considered part of the newly named [[V System]], but could also be ordered individually. | In 1982, the 8540 and 8560 models were added to the family. The 8540 Integration Unit extends the host computer's microcomputer development support to include the task of hardware/software integration. While the 8560 or other host computer supports the software development task, the 8540 is used to integrate, test and debug the prototype hardware. In 1985, the 8540 was considered part of the newly named [[V System]], but could also be ordered individually. | ||
The 8540 dropped support for some 8-bit microprocessors. Some 8-bit processor development was shifted to the [[TekMate]] in 1985 and later [[E System]] series. | The 8540 dropped support for some 8-bit microprocessors. Some 8-bit processor development was shifted to the [[TekMate]] in 1985 and later [[E System]] series. | ||
Added 8 and 16-bit microprocessor support up to 1986: | Added 8 and 16-bit microprocessor support up to 1986: | ||
* | * [[Intel 8088]], [[Intel 80186|80186]], [[Intel 80186|80188]], [[Intel 80286|80286]] and [[Intel MCS-48|MCS-48]] | ||
* | * [[Zilog Z8001]] and [[Zilog Z8002|Z8002]] | ||
* | * [[Motorola 6801]], [[Motorola 6809|6809]] [[Motorola 68000|68000]], [[Motorola 68008|68008]], [[Motorola 68010|68010]] and [[Motorola 68120|68120]] | ||
* | * [[NEC 7807]], [[NEC 7808|7808]], [[NEC 7809|7809]], [[NEC 7810|7810]], [[NEC 78011|78011]], [[NEC 7816|7816]], [[NEC 78C05|78C05]], [[NEC 78C06|78C06]], [[NEC V20|V20/70108]], [[NEC V30|V30/70116]] and [[NEC F9450|F9450]] | ||
* National Semiconductor | * [[National Semiconductor NSC800]] | ||
* Texas Instruments | * [[Texas Instruments 9900]], [[Texas Instruments 9989|9989]] | ||
* [[MIL-STD-1750A]] (Mil-spec family of processors) | * [[MIL-STD-1750A]] (Mil-spec family of processors) | ||
===[[8540A]]=== | ===[[8540A]]=== | ||
In 1986 the 8540 was revised to the 8540A. | In 1986, the 8540 was revised to the 8540A. | ||
===[[8560]]=== | ===[[8560]]=== | ||
The 8560 MDL is a full microcomputer software development lab that supports up to eight separate workstations. The 8560 has a 16-bit CPU paired TNIX operating system (derived from Bell Lab's UNIX Operating System Version 7). Software work stations consist of CRT terminals like the [[CT8500]] and the required 8540 Integration Unit, which has full microprocessor emulation and debugging capability. Terminal connectivity is [[RS-232-C]]. | The 8560 MDL is a full microcomputer software development lab that supports up to eight separate workstations. The 8560 has a 16-bit CPU paired TNIX operating system (derived from Bell Lab's UNIX Operating System Version 7). Software work stations consist of CRT terminals like the [[CT8500]] and the required 8540 Integration Unit, which has full microprocessor emulation and debugging capability. Terminal connectivity is [[RS-232 interface|RS-232-C]]. | ||
===[[8561]]=== | ===[[8561]]=== | ||
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==Series retirement== | ==Series retirement== | ||
After 8 years, 1986 was the last time an 8000-series MDL products were listed in the catalog as a stand alone product. The 8540A was still listed as a component of the [[V Series]] systems in the 1987 and 1988 catalogs. The MDL series of products was replaced by the [[V System]], and to a lesser extent the [[MV System]] in 1987 likely due to the transition to 32-bit processors. | After 8 years, 1986 was the last time an 8000-series MDL products were listed in the catalog as a stand alone product. The 8540A was still listed as a component of the [[V Series]] systems in the 1987 and 1988 catalogs. The MDL series of products was replaced by the [[V System]], and to a lesser extent the [[MV System]] in 1987 likely due to the transition to 32-bit processors. | ||
[[Category:Microprocessor development systems]] | |||