Text 7. The First Microprocessor
Fig.4. Intel 4004
While the IC chip (integrated circuit) had already been developed, Intel was the first to put a complete microprocessor or computer on a single chip. The first Intel chip to do so was the 4004. The Intel 4004 was able to put a central processing unit, memory, input and output controls on one super small chip. This chip had huge implications to almost anything digital and as the years went on, Intel was able to create smaller, more powerful chips that actually cost less. The personal computer of today has the Intel 4004 chip and the ability to be incredibly powerful and affordable for the consumer.
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