About this episode
This episode explores the function and significance of the CPU in computers and phones.
Ever wonder what’s really doing the thinking inside your computer or phone? Let's talk about the CPU. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm . References https://newsroom.intel.com/tech101/the-transistor-explained https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/digital-logic/12/285 https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/digital-logic/12/284 https://www.computerhistory.org/siliconengine/microprocessor-integrates-cpu-function-onto-a-single-chip/ https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/history/virtual-vault/articles/the-intel-4004.html https://ieeemilestones.ethw.org/Milestone-Proposal%3AIntel_4004_Microprocessor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_processing_unit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture_family https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPU_socket https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instruction_cycle
People in this episode
Host: Josh
Topics covered
- CPU
- technology
- microprocessors
- computing
- digital logic
Keywords
- CPU
- microprocessor
- Intel 4004
- transistor
- digital logic
Sponsors
Yellowball
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Intel, Computer History Museum, IEEE
Books & works: Central processing unit, ARM architecture family, CPU socket, Instruction cycle
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