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Specifications The 4004 consists of 2,300 transistors based on 10 micron technology fitting on a 12mm2 area.The microprocessor has 46 instructions. The 4040 is an enhanced version of the 4004, adding 14 instructions, larger stack (8 levels) and 8K program space. It can address 640 bytes. Documentation is written by Adam Osborne. The chip is introduced to the public in Las Vegas by Wayne Pickette. The sales price will be US$ 200 per piece.(5) |
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Footnotes & References
1 | The core of this text is based on personal correspondence with Wayne D. Pickette |
2. | ref:DOS 12/1988 p86 |
3 | Thorsten Berg and Thomas Wurl @ rz.fht-essingen |
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