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[[File:crt_zmc.jpg|right|thumb|NEO-ZMC chip on a MVS [[cartridges|cartridge]]. Picture courtesy of [[http://www.mvs-scans.com MVS-Scans]].]]
[[File:crt_zmc.jpg|right|thumb|NEO-ZMC chip on a MVS [[cartridges|cartridge]]. Picture courtesy of [[http://www.mvs-scans.com MVS-Scans]].]]


Z80 memory controller. Has a hardwired 32KiB bank and switchable 16/8/4/2KiB banks arranged as a register file. To save pins the high address lines are used as the data input. The chip's write strobe is (port) address decoded inside the console.
Z80 memory controller. Has a hardwired 32KiB bank and switchable 16/8/4/2KiB banks arranged as a register file. To save pins the high address lines (A15-A8) are used for data input. The chip's write strobe is (port) address decoded inside the console.


[[Category:Chips]]
[[Category:Chips]]

Revision as of 00:29, 8 February 2011

NEO-ZMC chip on a MVS cartridge. Picture courtesy of [MVS-Scans].

Z80 memory controller. Has a hardwired 32KiB bank and switchable 16/8/4/2KiB banks arranged as a register file. To save pins the high address lines (A15-A8) are used for data input. The chip's write strobe is (port) address decoded inside the console.