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Federico Faggin

b. 1941Vicenza, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantLiving
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Why Included

Lead designer of the Intel 4004, the world's first commercial microprocessor, and co-founder of Zilog.

Notable For

  • Lead designer of Intel 4004 microprocessor (1971)
  • Co-founder of Zilog
  • Co-inventor of touchscreen technology at Synaptics

Honors & Recognition

  • National Medal of Technology and Innovation (2009)
  • Marconi Prize

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-07

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Quick Facts

Field
Science & Technology
Years
b. 1941
Birth Place
Vicenza, Italy
Origin
First-generation immigrant
Ancestry Verification
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