Back in 1970, recounted Moore, Intel had already identified calculators as a potential new product category when it was approached by the Japanese firm Busicom who was keen to enter the scientific ...

After getting the world’s first microprocessor, the 4004, into silicon, Dr Federico Faggin set about his next task at Intel – designing the first 8-bit microprocessor – the 8008. “It was ...

The world's first microprocessor – the Intel 4004 – first leapt onto the stage in 1971, which is 37 years ago as I pen these words. (Before you start emailing me saying “Ha, the 4004 wasn't the first ...

The Microprocessor at 50: How the 4004 Changed The World The first general-purpose processor of the modern age came off the line today in 1971 to power a calculator. It changed the world. By Michael J ...

Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of the Intel 4004, arguably the first microprocessor, the concept that forms the foundation of virtually all of the electronic products we use ...

Intel‘s first microprocessor, the 4004 turned 40 yesterday. As Intel likes to put it, they are the brains inside ... Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are ...