C8008-1

The Intel 8008 ("eight-thousand-eight" or "eighty-oh-eight") is an early 8-bit microprocessor capable of addressing 16 KB of memory, introduced in April 1972. It was designed by Computer Terminal Corporation (CTC) and implemented and manufactured by Intel. While initially designed for use in CTC's Datapoint 2200 programmable terminal, an agreement between CTC and Intel permitted Intel to market the chip to other customers. The 8008 architecture featured an 8-bit data width and a 14-bit address width, allowing it to access 16 KB of memory. The C8008-1 is a variant that typically operated at a higher clock rate of 800 kHz (0.8 MHz) compared to the standard 500 kHz 8008. These processors were commonly packaged in an 18-pin dual in-line package (DIP) and were made using a 10 µm pMOS process. The 8008 was a commercially successful design and played a crucial role in establishing microprocessors as a new business avenue for Intel, paving the way for the more popular Intel 8080.