8038x > AMDNG80386DX-40-6
Modified: March 10, 2005, 12:02 am
Manufacturer:AMD
Model:Am386 DX-40
Speed:40MHz
Type:80386
Data Code:9231
Introduced:1985
Transistors:275,000
Package:132PQFP
Process:1 Micron
Architecture:32 bit x86
Used in:Computers, Terminals, Laptops, POS Terminals
Description:.
The third generation of x86 family, the Intel
80386 (i386) was a complete 32-bit processor with
ability to address 4 GB of physical memory. The
processor included new protected mode, that
allowed the processor to fully utilize new 32-bit
architecture and new features, like memory
protection, paging, etc. Another new mode -
virtual mode - could be used to run old 8086
applications without switching the processor back
from protected mode to real mode. There were a
few variations of the Intel 80386:

There are several of these in the museum with
slight differences in package and markings.