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They could only perform basic calculations.
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∙ 11y agoThe earliest computers used valves (glass tubes about the size of an aerosol can) instead of microprocessors. Those computers were huge (often filling a whole room). These were superseded by transistors - which reduced the size of a typical computer to about the size of a stationary cupboard. Once microprocessors were widely available, the modern desktop (and laptop) computers became wide-spread.
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∙ 11y agoComputers used vacuum tubes prior to the introduction of microchips.
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∙ 8y agoBefore the introduction of microprocessors there were transistors, and before that vacuum tube devices. The size of these components made computers very big.
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If there is no microprocessor in a computer or a device would it work?
no
Is microprocessor used in animals?
well with this a microprocessor is use in any computer and or device that siamliary acts like a computer. a microprocessor is a CPU. which is like a brain to a computer or device that acts like a computer.
Who is Marician Hoff?
hi bye i hate yo! Marcian Hoff was one of the inventors for the microprocessor. The microprocessor is like the engine for the computer. When you turn on the computer the microprocessor helps the computer start.
Do computer and chip manufacturers use the term microprocessor to refer to a personal computer processor chip?
microprocessor
What are parts in the computer?
microprocessor
Microprocessor-based computer system?
comuter which uses microprocessors for control task that is the microprocessor based computer system........
Where is microprocessor in a computer system?
On the motherboard
Is microprocessor equal to computer?
yes it's equal to computer
Where is microprocessor placed in computer?
The central processor unit (microprocessor) is placed on the motherboard. The cooler, necessary to refrigerate the microprocessor is placed behind it.
What is relationship between microprocessor and microcomputer?
In Basic: A microprocessor is the main "brain" of a micro computer. The processor is the toll that allocates the task the computer has todo.
What is the meaning of Micro Computer?
A micro computer is a computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit. A microprocessor incorporates most or all of a CPU. A CPU (central processing unit), executes computer programs.
A computer that depends on a microprocessor is called?
microcomputer
