1. Origins and development prospects
Microprocessors are characterized by the materialization of the processing unit function on an integrated circuit (chip). Figure 1 shows Intel's Core i7 microprocessor.
1.1 Historical development
This brief history does not claim to be exhaustive. It simply illustrates the evolution of microprocessors, using the examples of the major players in the field.
In the recent history of computing, the microprocessor has certainly been one of the most influential elements in the evolution of this industry.
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