Chuck Peddle
American electrical engineer
About Chuck Peddle
Lived 1937 – 2019 (aged 82). Chuck Peddle was an American engineer, computer scientist and electrical engineer, known for Personal computer and Sirius Systems Technology.
Biography Peddle was born in Bangor, Maine, United States on November 25, 1937. He worked in a radio station while in high school. The Atari 2600 uses the closely related 6507 CPU, the Commodore 64 uses the also closely related derivative 6510, and the Nintendo Entertainment System uses a custom ASIC which includes an altered 6502 core (with the decimal mode deleted).
In 1980, Peddle left MOS Technology, together with Commodore Business Machines (CBM) financer Chris Fish, to found Sirius Systems Technology. There, Peddle designed the Sirius 1 / Victor 9000 8088-based personal computer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chuck Peddle?
American electrical engineer (1937-2019)
When was Chuck Peddle born?
Chuck Peddle was born on 25 November 1937 in Bangor.
When did Chuck Peddle die?
Chuck Peddle died on 15 December 2019 in Santa Cruz.
What was Chuck Peddle's occupation?
Chuck Peddle was an engineer, computer scientist and electrical engineer.
What was Chuck Peddle known for?
Chuck Peddle was known for Personal computer and Sirius Systems Technology.
What nationality was Chuck Peddle?
Chuck Peddle was American.
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