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    A microcomputer is a small, relatively inexpensive computer having a central processing unit (CPU) made out of a microprocessor. The computer also includes memory and input/output (I/O) circuitry together mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). Microcomputers became popular in the 1970s and 1980s … See more

    The term microcomputer came into popular use after the introduction of the minicomputer, although Isaac Asimov used the term in his short story "The Dying Night" as early as 1956 (published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction See more

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    Although they did not contain any microprocessors, but were built around transistor-transistor … See more

    By the early 2000s, everyday use of the expression "microcomputer" (and in particular "micro") declined significantly from its peak in the mid-1980s. The term is most commonly … See more

    Monitors, keyboards and other devices for input and output may be integrated or separate. Computer memory in the form of RAM, … See more

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  2. WEBA microcomputer is a complete computer on a small scale, designed for use by one person at a time. An antiquated term, a microcomputer is …

  3. WEBUpdated: Feb 11, 2023 4:38 PM EST. Learn about the chips that started it all: microchips, which led to the invention of the microcomputer. It Started With the Microchip. All microcomputers use a processor called a …

  4. What Are Microcomputers: History, Examples And Use …

    WEBDec 28, 2022 · Learn about the evolution of microcomputers, from mainframes to minicomputers to personal computers, and how they have changed the way we work and communicate. Explore the …

  5. WEBAug 16, 2021 · A microcomputer is a standard personal computer with a CPU, RAM, sound card, modem, and video card. It is slower than other high-performing computers, such as a server or a mainframe. Two …