# P8088 - Intel Microprocessor

## Product Summary

The Intel P8088 is a 16-bit microprocessor, a variant of the 8086, released in 1979. It features an 8-bit external data bus and operates at 8 MHz.

## Product Information

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Part Number | P8088 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Product Type | Microprocessor |
| Series | 8088 |
| Category | Uncategorized |
| Subcategory | Microprocessors |

## Description

The Intel P8088 is a 16-bit microprocessor chip, released by Intel in July 1979. It is a variant of the Intel 8086, distinguished by its external 8-bit data bus, which allowed for the use of less expensive supporting integrated circuits. This design choice made it a key component in the original IBM PC and the IBM PC XT.

The P8088 is part of the 8086 family, which laid the foundation for Intel's highly successful x86 processor architecture. It operates at a frequency of 8 MHz and has a 16-bit internal data width. The processor does not include an integrated Floating Point Unit (FPU), but is compatible with the 8087 co-processor.

This microprocessor was manufactured using a 3000 nm process and contains 29,000 transistors. It typically requires a core voltage of 5 Volts and has a maximum power consumption of 2 Watts. The P8088 was available in a 40-pin CDIP package.

The Intel 8086 and 8088 processors were foundational to the personal computing revolution, enabling the development of powerful and accessible machines.

## Key Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Frequency | 8 MHz |

## Availability and Pricing

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
| Distributor Count | 3 |
| Total Stock | 811 |
| Price | $0.99 |
| Pricing Available | Yes |

## Estimated Pricing

| Quantity | Price Range |
| ---: | ---: |
| 1+ | $0.99 |

Estimated pricing is for guidance only and is not a live distributor offer.

## Distributor Offers

| Distributor | Stock | Unit Price | MOQ | Lead Time | Last Updated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Smaxon Electronics | 702 |  |  |  |  |
| Partservice | 106 |  |  |  |  |
| Speed Components Ltd | 3 |  |  |  |  |

## Features

- 16-bit microprocessor with 8-bit external data bus.
- Operates at a frequency of 8 MHz.
- Compatible with the Intel 8087 co-processor.
- Used in the original IBM PC design.
- Available in a 40-pin CDIP package.

## Applications

- Foundation for early personal computers.
- Used in IBM PC and PC XT systems.
- Suitable for vintage computing projects.
- Educational tool for processor architecture.

## Compliance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| RoHS Status | RoHS3 Compliant |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | 1 Unlimited |

## Documents and Media

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## FAQs

### What is the data width of the Intel P8088 microprocessor?

The Intel P8088 microprocessor has a 16-bit internal data width and an 8-bit external data bus.

### What is the operating frequency of the Intel P8088?

The Intel P8088 operates at a frequency of 8 MHz.

### What package type is the Intel P8088 available in?

The Intel P8088 is available in a 40-pin CDIP package.

### Does the Intel P8088 have a Floating Point Unit (FPU)?

The Intel P8088 does not have an integrated Floating Point Unit (FPU).

### What is the core voltage for the Intel P8088?

The core voltage for the Intel P8088 is 5 Volt.

### When was the Intel P8088 microprocessor introduced?

The Intel P8088 microprocessor was introduced on July 1, 1979.

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