The Micro Processor and its predecessor the Integrated Circuit are at the heart of every piece of digital technology we all now use in our everyday lives. Gaming Platforms are no exception to this and indeed it could even be argued that they have provided the driving force behind the proliferation and evolution of micro chip technology in general over the last 40 years
This documentary tells the story of the man chiefly responsible for the innovation and invention of the Integrated Circuit and subsequently the Microprocessor as well as a new open and creative business model which was subsequently adopted by silicone valley giants such as Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
Watch the video and make your own individual notes which record key points and information which could prove useful going forward on this unit and allow you to take part in the classroom seminar sessions to follow.
His name was Robert Noyce and he started the company Intell:
http://youtu.be/-wO9Eu5I-hM
There are 6 parts to watch
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