The definition of 65xxThe 65xx series of processors
includes the 6502, 65C02, 6510, 8502, 65C816, 65C816S,
etc. It is a CISC design and is not
being used in too many new stand-alone computer systems,
but is still being used in
embedded systems, game systems
(such as the Super NES), and
processor
enhancement add-ons for older systems. It was originally
designed by MOS Technologies, but is now produced by The
Western Design Center, Inc. It was the primary processor
for many extremely popular systems no longer being
produced, including the Commodore 64, the Commodore 128,
and all the Apple ][ series machines.
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