z386
An open-source 80386 CPU built around original Intel microcode for FPGA implementation.
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z386 is an open-source project that recreates the Intel 80386 processor on an FPGA. It is built around the original Intel microcode, aiming to reconstruct enough of the original machine to run real software, including DOS and protected-mode applications like Doom. The project emphasizes educational reconstruction and a usable FPGA CPU, incorporating FPGA-friendly shortcuts while retaining key 386-like structures.
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What does z386 do?
z386 is an open-source project that recreates the Intel 80386 processor on an FPGA. It is built around the original Intel microcode, aiming to reconstruct enough of the original machine to run real software, including DOS and protected-mode applications like Doom. The project emphasizes educational reconstruction and a usable FPGA CPU, incorporating FPGA-friendly shortcuts while retaining key 386-like structures.
When was z386 founded?
z386 was founded in 2019.
What industry does z386 operate in?
z386 operates in Hardware, Semiconductors, Open Source, Semiconductor, FPGA, Retrocomputing.