Answer / iamdon

The naming of microprocessor indicates historical facts
blended with technology improvements.

1)The microprocessor came in the late 70s(1976).This was close
to 80.so from here 1ST TWO DIGITS were taken.
2)There are 8 bits in microprocessor.Hence the 3RD DIGIT
was tkaen as 8.
3)Before 8085,8086 the CPU of intel corporation was 8080A
which were requiring +5V,-5V and +12V for functioning.
With the advancement in technology, it was possible to run
the microprocessor with single +5V.Hence the LAST DIGIT
were taken as 5.

This was the hidden message behind 8085,

(year)(bits)(supply voltage)
80 8 5

Author:arbelectbit@yahoo.com

Answer / iamdon

Dear Shyam,
There must be some reason behind other series of
microprocessors which i dont know.What i shared with you is
true for 8085.
Since every manufacturer choose their product name on a
separate basis so it is quite difficult to keep track of
nomenclature guidlines of each and every products.However
we can keep abrest with few important names.

Author:arbelectbit@yahoo.com

Answer / shyam

thanks sir,at least u tried to explain me the things that our lecturers haven't explained.
thanx....

Answer / shyamkr

ok.lets consider this ...but how will u explain about 8086 and 8088??
and why only there few of microprocessors r there not all 80 seiers starting from 8080 to 8090??
plsexplain this too???

Answer / mohammad farman khan

Dear Shyam,

THis absolutely correct and excellent answer. best wishes
for you try to improve your knowladge level more.
thanks and regard

Answer / iamdon

Dear Shayam,
It is nice and pleasant to see that the above answer help
you in enhanching the knowledge.
Enjoy learning.

Answer / manoj

microprocessor name so because it execute instructions in
micro seconds

Answer / omkar bhilare

Microprocessor is named as microprocessor becoz it was named by Mr wankhedde

Answer / indrani

In case of 8085 the explanation may be suitable but what about the 8086 microprocessor as it is 16-bit processor it should be like 80165?

Answer / aman

Its ok for 8085 but wht abt 8086.here we r agree on it but wht hppnd in front of interviewers

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