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microcode
Coverage of microcode 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.
- z386: An Open-Source 80386 Built Around Original Microcode
z386 is an open-source recreation of the Intel 80386 processor built around its original microcode, developed by the Nand2Mario team. The project aims to preserve and modernize the 1980s-era x86 architecture through open-source hardware design.