To begin our story, we need to roll back the years and head for America and the late 1950s.
In this feature we'll revisit the company's past, examine the twists and turns in the path to the present, and wonder at what lies ahead for this Silicon Valley veteran. Where other semiconductor firms have come and gone, AMD has weathered many storms and fought numerous battles, in boardrooms, courts, and stores. Its story makes for a thrilling tale - filled with heroic successes, foolhardy errors, and a close shave with rack and ruin. AMD is one of the oldest designers of large scale microprocessors and has been the subject of polarizing debate among technology enthusiasts for nearly 50 years.
