CT Scan Reveals Hidden Complexity Inside Intel's 386 Processor
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Summary
A CT scan of Intel's 386 processor, released in 1985, reveals intricate internal wiring and hidden layers within its ceramic package. The scan, performed by Lumafield, uncovered six layers of complex wiring and nearly invisible metal wires connected to the sides of the package. This analysis provides a rare glimpse into the engineering marvel of the first 32-bit chip in the x86 line.
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· 3 pulledIntel released the 386 processor in 1985, the first 32-bit chip in the x86 line.
Lumafield performed a 3-D CT scan of the chip for me, revealing six layers of complex wiring hidden inside the ceramic package.
The scan also revealed that the 386 has two sep.
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