Qunar Tech Salon
May 10, 2015 · Fundamentals
How Exxon’s Investment Shaped the Z80 Microprocessor and Why It Did Not Become a Tech Giant
The article recounts how Exxon’s early 1970s funding helped Zilog create the influential Z80 microprocessor, yet the oil giant’s over‑ambitious acquisition strategy prevented it from becoming a lasting technology powerhouse like IBM or Intel.
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