which was the first microprocessor?
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Intel's first microprocessor, the 4004, was conceived by Ted Hoff and Stanley Mazor.
Intel 4004 is the first Microprocessor introduced by Intel.
It is not only first Microprocessor of intel, but also it is the first microprocessor in the history of world. Intel 2004 was designed for General purposes to run a normal CPU. It was released in March 1971.
Intel 4004 was released as a Successor of Intel 4040. It was having a high speed of that period as a 740 kHz. Intel 4004 was a 4 bit processor designed with the 2250 transistors in it.
Additional information:-
- Released year - 1971 in March
- Designed by - Intel
- Size based technology - 10 Micrometer.
- CPU clock rate - 740 kHz
- No. of transistors used - 2250
- Technology used - Cutting-edge silicon-gate
About Intel:
Intel is a Multinational technology based company which provides services of Manufacturing Hardware components, Software rendering and many more other things. Intel is a first company all over the world to create and launch processors for CPU.
Intel provides processors for Apple, Google's supercomputer, Samsung and Qualcomm. Intel processors for PC are their one of the most successful service. Every year, Intel releases the new version of their processor.
- CEO - Bob Swan
- Company type - Processor Manufacturing
- Founders - Gordon Moore, Robert Noyce
- Founded on - 18 July 1968