| Birth Day | December 1, 1941 |
| Birth Place | Vicenza, Italy |
| Age | 82 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
Federico Faggin, a renowned entrepreneur hailing from Italy, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.6 million by 2024. Born on December 1, 1941, Faggin has made significant contributions to the technology industry, particularly in computer engineering. He is famously known for his groundbreaking work as the designer of the world's first microprocessor, which revolutionized the field of computing. Through his innovations, Faggin has not only left a lasting impact on the industry but has also accumulated considerable wealth during his entrepreneurial journey.
Physicist who was the designer of the first microchip, the Intel 4004. He founded the first microprocessor company, Zilog.
He immigrated to the U.S. to work for Fairchild Semiconductor.
His initials were emblazoned across every Intel 4004 microprocessor.
His father bought him a Meccano set after seeing his inclination toward engineering.
He was a winner of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 2009. Steven Jobs was an inaugural winner of the same award.
