Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:microprocessor
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Acorn_RISC_Machine
|
| gptkbp:application |
Embedded systems
|
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
8-bit
|
| gptkbp:data_bus_width |
8 bits
8-bit data bus 16-bit address bus |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Acorn_Computers
|
| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Acorn_Computers
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Acorn 6502
|
| gptkbp:input_output |
5 V
Parallel I/ O ports |
| gptkbp:is_compatible_with |
Compatible with 6502 software
|
| gptkbp:language |
Assembly language
|
| gptkbp:language_of_instruction |
6502 instruction set
1 to 2 cycles |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced ARM architecture
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
Various manufacturers
|
| gptkbp:market |
Home computers
|
| gptkbp:notable_features |
Low cost
Strong community support Rich instruction set Good performance for its time Support for various peripherals Simple architecture Used in early home computers Availability of emulators Used in video game consoles Documentation and resources available online Educational use in programming courses Efficient use of memory Legacy in modern computing Support for multiple addressing modes Used in various retro computing projects Wide adoption in educational systems |
| gptkbp:packaging |
gptkb:DIP
|
| gptkbp:performance |
Low power consumption
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:MOS_Technology_6502
|
| gptkbp:ram |
16-bit addressing
|
| gptkbp:registration |
3 general-purpose registers
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1980
|
| gptkbp:speed |
1 M Hz
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:architect
Acorn 6502 A |
| gptkbp:throws |
Maskable and non-maskable interrupts
|
| gptkbp:type |
CISC
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:Acorn_RISC_Machine
gptkb:BBC_Microcomputer gptkb:Acorn_Electron gptkb:Acorn_Archimedes |