The document discusses the history and components of computer processors. It notes that Intel's Sandy Bridge and AMD's Anthlon were the top processors for January and December 2011, respectively. It provides background on how processors have been used in computers since the 1960s to carry out program instructions and are now found in many electronic devices. Key inventors who contributed to early processor designs include John Mauchly, J. Presper Eckert, and John von Neumann.
2. Company Intel Sandy Bridge winner for January 2011 processor AMD AMD Anthlon won for December 2010 processor
3. History Term been used for processor in computer business since early 1960’s Portion of computer that carries instructions of a computer program
4. Microprocessor Appear in everything from cars to cell phones Microprocessor introduction was in 1970’s and changed design and implements of the processor
6. Inventors Designs were made before by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert. John von Neumann most credited for design EDVAC after joining Mauchly and Eckert EDVAC-Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer
