Re: A86: asm clock?

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Subject: Re: A86: asm clock?
From: Dark Ryder <DarkRyder@cyberdude.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 21:35:09 -0700
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Dux Gregis wrote:
> I don't think so.  The interrupts are triggered by the z80's internal
> clocks; the amount of code / amount of power isn't going to change that.
> The z80 uses only what power it needs while it's off (it doesn't execute
> instructions except for the interrupt), it's not that it runs slower.

No, the z80's clock is timed externally.  On the 8x calc, I think it's an R-C
network - that's why you can turbo it by replacing a capacitor.  Anyway, these
resistors and capacitors _are_ affected by the battery strength, and that's why
the interrupt is also affected.
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