The Mp944 Was the 'real' First Microprocessor, but It Was Top Secret
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The MP944, a microprocessor used in the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet, was the 'real' first microprocessor, predating the Intel 4004, but remained classified for nearly 30 years.
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