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AMD started in the x86 business as a second-source manufacturer for Intel's chip designs. IBM demanded all suppliers have a second manufacturing source, and Intel had to license another company to secure the IBM PC contract. The Am286 was a result of this contract.

Essentially just an 80286, the Am286 was in reality Intel-designed all the way, pin and instruction compatible, based upon Intel's microcode. The chip was later sold by AMD as an embedded processor.

  • Am286 processor. The DIP socket on the left can be used to add an 80287 coprocessor.
    Am286 processor. The DIP socket on the left can be used to add an 80287 coprocessor.
  • The Am286ZX/LX is a SoC version of the Am286.
    The Am286ZX/LX is a SoC version of the Am286.
  • Am286ZX Marketing Sample.
    Am286ZX Marketing Sample.


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