<p>➀ Motorola began fabricating its 6800 microprocessor on 4-inch wafers at its East Kilbride plant in 1978, aiming for full production by September; </p><p>➁ The plant aimed to become Europe's major 6800 supplier, highlighting high yields and competing with Fairchild by matching prices and emphasizing price reductions (over 50% annually in 16 months); </p><p>➂ The £10M investment in East Kilbride countered Fairchild's claims of superiority via its San Jose facility.</p>
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