The Intel 8088, released July 1, 1979, [7] is a slightly modified chip with an external 8-bit data bus (allowing the use of cheaper and fewer supporting ICs), [note 1] and is notable as the processor used in the original IBM PC design. The 8086 gave rise to the x86 architecture, which eventually became Intel's most successful line of processors.

The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150, commonly known as the IBM PC) is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for the IBM PC compatible de facto standard.

Completed in just 18 months, the 8086 was a game changer for several reasons: its design allowed for much more demanding and flexible applications than its predecessors, its architecture served as the template on which future chips would be built from that point forward and it was Intel's first processor to contain microcode.

The 8086-powered IBM PS/2 Model 30 served as the direct replacement for the XT in that PS/2 line. Unlike higher-end entries in the PS/2 line, which feature the Micro Channel expansion bus, the Model 30 contains 8-bit ISA bus slots, exactly like the XT.

Jul 4, 2018 · Intel’s 8088 and 8086 chips were close relatives that came out in the late 1970s and became popular in the 1980s thanks to the IBM PC and its compatibles. The chips were very similar and used the same software, but there were some differences. Here’s a …

The Intel 8088, released in 1979, was a slightly modified chip with an external 8-bit data bus (allowing the use of cheaper and fewer supporting ICs), and is notable as the processor used in the original IBM PC design, including the widespread version called IBM PC XT.

May 18, 2022 · The PC sported an 8088 which was a 16-bit 8086 stripped down to an 8 bit external bus. You have to wonder what caused that, and [Steven Leibson] has a great post that explains what went down...

Oct 6, 2024 · The 8086 was notable not only for its advanced features at the time but also for its influence on future generations of processors. This article explores the architecture, features, applications, impact, and legacy of the Intel 8086 microprocessor.

Sep 1, 2024 · 86Box is a low level x86 emulator that runs older operating systems and software designed for IBM PC systems and compatibles from 1981 through fairly recent system designs based on the PCI bus.

The Intel 8086 is a landmark 16‑bit microprocessor introduced by Intel in 1978. It was the first in the x86 family and established many architectural conventions that continue to influence modern personal computing.