The Intel 80376, introduced January 16, 1989, was a variant of the Intel 80386SX intended for embedded systems. It differed from the 80386 in not supporting

real mode Real mode, also called real address mode, is an operating mode of all x86-compatible CPUs. The mode gets its name from the fact that addresses in real mode always correspond to real locations in memory. Real mode is characterized by a 20-bit seg ...

(the processor booted directly into

protected mode In computing, protected mode, also called protected virtual address mode, is an operational mode of x86-compatible central processing units (CPUs). It allows system software to use features such as virtual memory, paging and safe multi-tasking d ...

) and having no support for paging in the MMU. The 376 was available at 16 or 20 MHz clock rates. This processor can perform up to 3.0 MIPS at 16 MHz speed. The Intel 82370 chipset which contains 8 DMA channels, 15

interrupts In digital computers, an interrupt (sometimes referred to as a trap) is a request for the processor to ''interrupt'' currently executing code (when permitted), so that the event can be processed in a timely manner. If the request is accepted, ...

, 4 16-bit timer/counters, DRAM refresh controller, and wait-state generator which it is closely coupled with this processor, but it is software compatible to Intel 82380 chipset. Both devices are packaged with 100-pin

BQFP A quad flat package (QFP) is a surface-mounted integrated circuit package with "gull wing" leads extending from each of the four sides. Socketing such packages is rare and through-hole mounting is not possible. Versions ranging from 32 to 304 ...

. The 80376 and the 82370 version have also have 88-

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and 132-PGA package as well respectfully. The plastic version of 80376 were USD $99 and 82370 were USD $57 in quantities of 100 respectfully.Ormsby, Jon, Editor, "New Product Focus: Components: Intel Enters The World Of 32-Bit Embedded Control", Intel Corporation, Microcomputer Solutions, May/June 1988, page 9 It was replaced with the much more successful 80386EX from 1994, and was finally discontinued on June 15, 2001.

References

Intel 376 High Performance 32-bit Embedded Processor datasheet
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