Chuck Peddle
Engineer who designed the 6502 microprocessor and the Commodore PET
- Lived
- 82 yrs
- 1937 – 2019
- Works listed
- 2
- Microprocessor, Computer
- Honours
- 0
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Chuck Peddle was an American electrical engineer who led the design of the MOS Technology 6502, a cheap microprocessor that powered the Apple II, Commodore 64, Atari 2600 and NES. He also designed the Commodore PET. He died in 2019.
Biography
Background
Peddle studied engineering physics at the University of Maine and worked at General Electric and Motorola, where he worked on the 6800 chip.
6502
In 1974 he and a team left Motorola for MOS Technology and designed the 6502, selling it for $25 when rivals cost hundreds. It became one of the most popular processors of the home-computer era.
PET
After Commodore bought MOS, Peddle designed the PET 2001 (1977), an all-in-one computer with keyboard, screen and cassette drive.
Later
He founded Sirius Systems Technology and other companies. He died in 2019.
Timeline
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1937
Born in Bangor, Maine, United States
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1974
Leaves Motorola for MOS
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1975
6502 released
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1976
Commodore buys MOS
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1977
Commodore PET
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1980
Co-founds Sirius Systems
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2019
Dies
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2019
Died, aged 82
Notable works
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1975
MOS 6502 Microprocessor
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1977
Commodore PET Computer
Did you know?
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1
Steve Wozniak chose the 6502 for the Apple I because it was cheap.
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2
The 6502 also powered the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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3
He sold 6502 chips from a jar at a trade show.
Connections
Also born on 25 November
Frequently asked
Who is Chuck Peddle?
Chuck Peddle was an American electrical engineer who led the design of the MOS Technology 6502, a cheap microprocessor that powered the Apple II, Commodore 64, Atari 2600 and NES. He also designed the Commodore PET. He died in 2019.
When did Chuck Peddle die?
Chuck Peddle died on 15 December 2019 at the age of 82.
Where is Chuck Peddle from?
Chuck Peddle was born in Bangor, Maine, United States.
What is Chuck Peddle known for?
Chuck Peddle is best known for MOS 6502 (1975); Commodore PET (1977).
References
- Chuck Peddle — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Chuck Peddle (Q1089191) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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- First published 4 November 2026
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