
Opcodes
Retro CPU reference
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
The 1970's saw the birth of the microprocessing: the "computer on a chip" that ushered in the Information Age.
Opcodes – Retro CPU Reference
The definitive opcode reference for the legendary processors that launched the personal computer revolution.
Whether you're a retrocomputing enthusiast, a student of computer history, or writing code for classic hardware, Opcodes gives you everything you need - right in your hand.
Twelve iconic processors covered: Intel 4004 · Intel 8008 · Intel 8080 · Intel 8085 · Intel 8088 · Zilog Z80 · Motorola 6800 · Motorola 6809 · MOS 6502 · Signetics 2650 · RCA 1802 - SC/MP
For every opcode:
• Full description of what the instruction does
• Hex, octal, and decimal values
• Flags affected
• Addressing modes and cycle counts
• Assembly code examples — including loops, conditionals, and common patterns
More than just opcodes:
• CPU history and historical context
• IC pinout diagrams
• Notable systems that used each chip, with memory maps
• Chip variants and successors
Built for exploration:
• Search for opcodes by name or category
• Sort by mnemonic, opcode byte, or category
• Filter by category
• Undocumented instructions clearly marked and optionally displayed
Beautifully designed:
• Clean, readable layout optimised for quick reference
• Multiple colour themes
• Full Dark Mode support
From the 4-bit 4004 - the chip that started it all - to the Z80 powering countless home computers of the 1980s, Opcodes is the reference library you'll keep coming back to (if you're a bit of a nerd - no judgement!)
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Information
- Seller
- John Kennedy
- Size
- 23.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
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- Copyright
- © John Kennedy 2026