Microprocessors

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The first microprocessor, the Intel 4004, was initially designed for a calculator. elaborate share

Random-Access Memory

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RAM is volatile, meaning its data is lost when the power is turned off. elaborate share

Printed Circuit Boards

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The first printed circuit boards were made of Bakelite, a phenolic resin, making them somewhat brittle and less durable than modern PCBs. elaborate share

Batteries

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The first battery was invented in 1800 by Alessandro Volta, using zinc and copper discs separated by brine-soaked cardboard. elaborate share

Graphics Processing Units

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GPUs were initially designed for rendering images in arcade games. elaborate share