History of Microcomputer
The microcomputers first invented and used were in the period of 1971 to 1976 .In 1971, Intel microprocessor set the route for the development of the microcomputer. The first microcomputer(the Micral) was released in 1973 by Realisation d’Études Électroniques (R2E). The Altair 8800, despite its availability after the Micral and MCM/70, is often regarded as the inaugural commercial microcomputer to achieve success. The Intel 8080 microprocessor is provided as its foundation. It sold for about $400, and built, it cost $600 ($ 3,254 and $4,458 in 2024 currency).
What is Microcomputer?
A microcomputer is a low-cost computer and compact with a microprocessor-based central processing unit (CPU). In this article, we will understand features, types, and more about microcomputers.