6502

1 Year Anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act: Celebrating the Legacy of the 6502 Microprocessor in Education

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 2023 [Mesa, Arizona] – Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act (H.R.4346) signing, a momentous occasion that has opened doors to a new era of computing education. In the past year, the Act has brought together industry partners, colleges, and universities from around the world to […]

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CHIPS Act Meets 6502 SOC Tapeout Classes

 August 12, 2022, Mesa, Arizona.  In planning and development for over a year the CHIPS Act is now meeting for the first time the plans and efforts by industry partners to create System On Chip (SOC) Design and Tapeout Classes for colleges and universities throughout the world. Beginning with the 180nm TSMC process node professors […]

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Review: Single Board 65C02 and 65C816 Computers

Written By: Brian Benchoff July 29, 2015 The 6502 is a classic piece of computing history. Versions of this CPU were found in everything from the Apple ][, to the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Commodore 64. The history of the 6502 doesn’t end with video games; for the last forty years, this CPU has found its […]

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