CT scan peels back the layers of time to reveal the engineering within Intel’s iconic 386 CPU — exposing intricate pin mapping, hidden power planes, and more

A high-resolution CT scan of Intel’s legendary 386 processor reveals its hidden inner world without breaking it open. See the complete 3D map of gold bond wires, detailed pin connections, and the layered power planes that powered one of computing’s most influential CPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/ct-scan-peels-back-the-layers-of-time-to-reveal-the-engineering-within-intels-iconic-386-cpu-exposing-intricate-pin-mapping-hidden-power-planes-and-more

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