The Motorola 6800 was often overshadowed by its more popular counterpart, the 6502, but it was actually a highly innovative design that played a major role in making computing accessible to all. While Intel’s x86 architecture eventually dominated the microprocessor market, Motorola deserves recognition as an early pioneer. However, the story of the 6800 is also one of self-sabotage, as the company failed to capitalize on its potential and allowed competitors to gain an advantage. Surprisingly, the 6800 is still available for sale even after nearly 50 years. Part 2 of the story will delve deeper into the downfall of the 6800.
https://thechipletter.substack.com/p/motorolas-pioneering-8-bit-6800-origins