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Foreword
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Overview
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Specifications
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Memory mapping
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Power-on and reset circuit
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Clock circuit
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Zilog Z80 Processor
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Memory Management Unit (MMU)
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Logic Glue
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Read-only Memory (ROM)
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Random-Access Memory (RAM)
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Parallel I/O: Zilog Z80 PIO
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Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART)
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Inter-Integrated Circuit (I²C)
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I²C EEPROM
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I²C Real-time Clock (RTC)
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PS/2 Keyboard
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User port
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Extension port
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Video card connector
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Specifications

The following table sums up the main features and characteristics of Zeal 8-bit Computer:
Component Description
Processor Zilog Z80 @ 10MHz
MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) ~1.45
Primary Read-Only Memory (ROM) 256KB (NOR Flash)
upgradeable up to 512KB
Secondary Read-Only Memory (ROM) 32KB or 64KB (I²C EEPROM)
Memory (RAM) 512KB
Logical address space size 64K (16-bit)
Physical address space size 4MB (22-bit)
Keyboard interface PS/2, compatible with 104-key keyboards
Real-Time Clock ✅
Inputs/Outputs
  • User port: including I²C, UART, and GPIOs
  • Extension port
  • Video card connector
  • PS/2 port
Peripherals Game controllers, video cards, audio cards, keypads, cartridges, CompactFlash, ...
Dimensions 150mm x 100mm (5.91 in x 3.94 in)
Power input 5V through USB Type-C