The Busicom 141 PF is expected to herald a new era in electronics. Scheduled to be released in 1971, the 141 PF will be the first device to utilize a custom programmable microprocessor. The microprocessor in question is the Intel 4004, and is intended to be able to be used in a wide variety of applications.
The 141 PF is a typical electronic printing calculator, but what matters is on the inside. Originally, the calculator was commissioned to use around a dozen different computer chips and integrated circuits, but a different design was proposed. This design would center around the 4004, a central processing unit, and would work in concert with three other chips, giving a much better efficiency, as using less parts means less cost. Intel expects to use the 4004 in wide array of products.
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