It was the first Intel 8 bit processor to which followed the 8086, then the 80186, 80286, etc all of which were code compatible and are often referred to simply as x86 family processors.
I believe it was the 4004 by Intel, later the 8008 and then the 8080
The Intel 8080 was the first microprocessor using an 8 bit databus.
The '8085' in the 8085 microprocessor is the designation given to the microprocessor by Intel. The '5' means it is a single power supply (5 volt) version of the 8080, with enhancements.
The two men that designed the MITS Altair 8800 computer kit in 1975 were Ed Roberts and Forrest M. Mims III. The Altair 8800 used the Intel 8080 as it CPU. Roberts and Forrest did not invent the 8080 - Intel did - they simply used the 8080 in their product.
The number 8080 refers to "Intel 8080". Intel 8080 was an 8-bit processor, which was the second processor to be created by Intel. It was available in the markets starting from April 1974.
James Coffron has written: 'Using and troubleshooting the MC68000' -- subject(s): Motorola 68000 (Microprocessor) 'The Commodore 64 connection' -- subject(s): Commodore 64 (Computer), Computer interfaces 'Programming the 8086/8088' -- subject(s): IBM Personal Computer, Intel 8086 (Microprocessor), Intel 8088 (Microprocessor), Programming 'Microprocessor programming, troubleshooting, and interfacing the Z80, 8080, and 8085' -- subject(s): Intel 8080 (Microprocessor), Intel 8085 (Microprocessor), Zilog Z-80 (Microprocessor) 'The VIC-20 connection' -- subject(s): Computer interfaces, VIC 20 (Computer) 'Using and Troubleshooting the Z-8000' -- subject(s): Zilog Z8000 (Microprocessor) 'Proven techniques for troubleshooting the microprocessor and home computer systems' -- subject(s): Maintenance and repair, Microprocessors 'The Apple connection' -- subject(s): Apple computer, Computer interfaces 'Practical hardware details for 8080, 8085, Z80, and 6800 microprocessor systems' -- subject(s): Intel 8080 (Microprocessor), Intel 8085 (Microprocessor), Motorola 6800 (Microprocessor), Zilog Z-80 (Microprocessor)
instruction set architecture ISA for intel 8080
Intel 8080
A microprocessor is a chip that serves as the central processing unit (CPU) in personal computer(PCs). it is often called a logic chip or master chip. it controls all programs and performs arithmetic calculations with great accuracy. it acts as the 'brain' of the computer. example:- Intel 4004 , Intel 8080 , Intel Pentium Pro , Pentium Microprocessor.
the previous CPU of Intel is 8080A. 8085 is the first CPU to work in 5volts. hence the name 8085 (8080+5)
In 1974, the Intel 8080 was introduced.
The Altair 8800 used the Intel 8080 microprocessor. Released in 1974, the 8080 was an 8-bit microprocessor that played a significant role in the early personal computer revolution. Its architecture allowed for various applications and contributed to the popularity of the Altair 8800 among hobbyists and early computer enthusiasts.