Intel 80286
80286
<processor> (Or "286", "i286") A {microprocessor} developed by
{Intel}. THe 80286 processor has a 16-bit {data bus} and
incorporates a {memory management unit} that allowed a limited
amount of {multitasking}. The 80286 only has a segmented MMU
while the later processors add a {page}d MMU "behind" the
segmented one.
The 80286 was the processor in the {IBM PC AT} {personal
computer}.
(1995-02-21)