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An exploration of unusual circuits found in the Intel 386's standard cell logic, including large multiplexers and non-standard inverters, highlighting the chip's design history and place-and-route techniques.
A detailed reverse-engineering analysis of the Intel 386 processor's I/O circuitry, explaining how it handles static electricity, latchup, and metastability to protect the chip.
A CT scan of the Intel 386 processor's ceramic package reveals complex internal wiring, multiple power networks, and layered interconnect design, offering a rare look at the packaging technology of the 1985 chip.