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Intel Corporation presents the first microprocessor
In 1971, Intel Corporation, which was a small semiconductor manufacturer located in Silicon Valley, presents the first microprocessor or which in a space of approximately contained 2250 transistors. This first microprocessor shown in Figure 1.14 was baptized as the 4004. -
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generation 4
Two improvements in computer technology mark the start of the fourth generation. The replacement of memories with magnetic nuclei. By those of silicon chips and placing many more components on a chip. Product of microminiaturization of electronic circuits. The small size of the microprocessor and chips made possible the creation of PC personal computers. -
The first microcomputers
This generation of computers was characterized by great technological advances made in a very short time. In 1977 the first microcomputers appeared, among which, the most famous were those manufactured by Apple Computer, Radio Shack and Commodore Busíness machines.