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Intel 8087
Coverage of Intel 8087 in the Nexus archive.
- Microcode inside the Intel 8087 floating-point chip: register exchange
The article examines the microcode of the Intel 8087 floating-point chip, focusing on its register exchange mechanism. It provides insights into the chip's internal operations and is linked to a Hacker News discussion with 16 points and 2 comments.
- 8087 Emulation on 8086 Systems
The article discusses how 8087 math coprocessor instructions can be emulated on 8086-based systems, enabling compatibility with software requiring floating-point operations. It highlights technical methods for replicating 8087 functionality in software, useful for retro computing and legacy system preservation.