Closed Intel 8080 microprocessor chip, 1974-1977
- Made:
- 1974-1977 in United States
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Top : 1977-341/6
Silicon wafer from two Intel 8080 microprocessor chip, 1974-1977
Middle : 1977-341/5
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Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Closed Intel 8080 microprocessor chip, made by the Intel Corporation, United States, 1974-1977.
Introduced by Intel in 1974, the 8080 microprocessor was the first one powerful enough to build a computer around. It was used in the Altair 8800, one of the first personal computers, which was available to buy in kit form for $395. This computer became so popular, that within months, tens of thousands had been sold, creating the first PC back orders in history.
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- Category:
- Computing & Data Processing
- Object Number:
- 1977-341/4
- type:
- microprocessor
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- credit:
- Donated by the Intel Corporation
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