Edwin Turney

Businessman, co-founder of AMD

Edwin Turney - Scientists & Innovators born March 26th, 1929
Born
Died

2008
18 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Co-founded Advanced Micro Devices in 1969, which became a key player in the semiconductor industry. Played a significant role in the development of microprocessors that powered personal computers. Contributed to the establishment of AMD as a competitor to Intel in the technology sector.

Co-founded Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

Developed microprocessors for personal computers

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