The Microprocessor: A Biography (Silicon Valley Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0387943420 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 348 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A good chronicle that becomes repetitive Michael Malone does a great job chronicling the birth and life of the microprocessor, but some of his material becomes a little repetive. Ultimately, I started to lose interest in the whole story. Although his information is well documented, and he apparently has an excellent grasp of every aspect of the microprocessor industry, he probably could have edited out a good deal of the material. On the positive side, I was elated to see someone finally give proper credit where it was due, especially to Federico Faggin, whose name never appears where it should in the microprocessor histor. TECH HISTORY James Glen Well done on the history of technology.. Donna Dulo said Thorough, well documented history of the microprocessor. This is a great book which takes you through the genesis of the microprocessor all the way into the mid-90's. It is full of interesting facts and it describes the human side of technology development as well as the scientific. It is definitely worth reading, especially if you are in the field of computer technology.
. This book takes full advantage of a good opportunity to tell the story correctly. Malone's account of the creation and historical development of the microprocessor is the closest account to the truth that I have seen
This book presents a general overview of microprocessor technology including fabrication methods, how microprocessors work, and the people and companies involved in their development, all set in historic perspective and written in the witty style for which Mr. The author evaluates the microprocessor's role in transforming society, profiles the key figures in its development, speculates about the future of emerging technologies and even theorizes about what might lie beyond the microprocessor era.. Malone is known