 MOS 8502 | |
| General information | |
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| Common manufacturer | |
| Performance | |
| Max. CPU clock rate | 1.97 MHz to 2.046 MHz |
| Architecture and classification | |
| Instruction set | NMOS 6502/6510 |
| Physical specifications | |
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| History | |
| Predecessor | MOS 6510 |
| Successor | CSG 65CE02 |
The MOS Technology 8502 is an 8-bit microprocessor designed by MOS Technology and used in the Commodore 128 (C128). It is an improved version of the MOS 6510 used in the Commodore 64 (C64). It was manufactured using the HMOS process, allowing it to have higher transistor density, and lower cost, while dissipating less heat. The 8502 allows the C128 to run at double the clock rate of the C64 with some limitations.