Not many know the history and evolution of the microprocessor. A microprocessor is a simple computer that has been configured into the design of a microchip. The idea of a design of a computer on a single chip dates back to 1952. But it wasn't until the end of the 1970s this idea became possible. For more in depth history take a look here
. http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/pa-microhist.html.
