Motorola 68000-based systems

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:architecture
gptkbp:architecture CISC
gptkbp:compatibility backward compatibility with 68000 software
gptkbp:data_bus_width 24-bit
16-bit
gptkbp:depth 16/32-bit
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Motorola
gptkbp:development led to the development of 68010
led to the development of 68030
led to the development of 68040
led to the development of 68060
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:1979
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Motorola 68000-based systems
gptkbp:instruction_set 68000 instruction set
gptkbp:legacy influenced later architectures
gptkbp:market_segment embedded systems
personal computers
workstations
gptkbp:notable_feature modular design
virtual memory support
easy to program
multitasking support
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Atari
gptkb:Commodore_64
gptkb:Apple
gptkb:Sega
gptkb:Sun_Microsystems
gptkb:HP
gptkb:Ne_XT
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:Mac_OS
gptkb:Amiga_OS_4.1
Unix-like systems
gptkbp:performance high for its time
gptkbp:registration 8 general-purpose registers
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Motorola_68020
gptkb:Power_PC_architecture
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkb:Sun-3_workstations
gptkb:Sega_Genesis
gptkb:Commodore_Amiga
gptkb:HP_9000_series
gptkb:Ne_XT_Computer
gptkb:Atari_ST
gptkb:mac_OS
gptkb:medical_devices
automotive systems
industrial control systems
various arcade games
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Motorola_68000
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5