Intel's 80286 CPU celebrates 44 years of x86 history
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Intel's 80286 processor, released February 1, 1982, marked a pivotal advancement in computing history by introducing protected mode and integrated memory management while supporting up to 16 MB of RAM compared to the 8086's 1 MB limit. The 16-bit CPU became widely adopted through IBM's PC/AT and clone systems, remaining popular well into the 1990s until more powerful 32-bit processors emerged.
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