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Faggin’s career at Intel was marked by innovations, yet his vision extended far beyond the microprocessor. After realizing that corporate constraints hindered his creative spirit, he decided to leave and embark on his entrepreneurial journey. The birth of ZiLog, the company he founded in 1974, further showcased his commitment to innovation and resulted in the development of the Z80 microprocessor. The Z80 became immensely popular and instrumental in the proliferation of home computing.