Another 'father of microprocessor' steps forward
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Computer consultant Raymond Holt claims to have invented the microprocessor in 1969, before three Intel engineers announced their discovery in 1971. Holt traces the achievement to a project for the US Navy's F-14A 'Tomcat' fighter jet. Holt and a 25-engineer team could not publicize their F-14A flight-computer-chip design effort because the Navy classified the work, according to Holt. Intel's decision not to apply for a far-reaching microprocessor patent has allowed others to claim discovery. The three former Intel engineers, Marcian 'Ted' Hoff, Federico Faggin and Stan Mazor, say they succeeded in placing a complete computer on a single chip. This Intel achievement allowed versatility and inexpensive manufacturing for microprocessors, the engineers said. Holt's more complicated solution consumed three processor chips and three support chips to calculate air speed, wing position and altitude, the engineers said.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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Intel steps up use of price cuts to protect its turf and to expand
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Intel announced price reductions of 12% to 32% on its Pentium II microprocessors in a move to shield its biggest business and widen its reach. The giant chip maker's third price cut in 1998 responds to slowing PC demand and to low-end products from rivals that are challenging its approximately 85% market share. Another high-profile Intel move consists of dropping prices on chips that display PC graphics. An Intel spokesman disputes market researcher 4th Wave's claim that Intel is selling its I-740 graphics chips for between $7 and $26, or below manufacturing costs, in Taiwan and other Asian countries to erase inventories. The Intel price strategy reflects a market shift that continues to move away from PCs that cost $2,500 or more, in which microprocessors cost several hundred dollars. PC customers have started to choose machines that cost $1,000 or less.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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