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Intel Pentium Microprocessor
The Pentium microprocessor (shown at 2.5X magnification) is manufactured by the Intel Corporation. It contains more than three million transistors, and can slow or halt portions of its circuitry when not in use to conserve power.
Michael W. Davidson/Photo Researchers, Inc.
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