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Intel 80186

Introduced by Intel in 1982, the Intel 80186 is a 16-bit microprocessor operating at clock speeds up to 6 MHz. Serving as an upgrade to the Intel 8086, the 80186 featured integrated peripherals such as DMA controller, interrupt controller, and timer/counters, making it suitable for embedded systems and industrial applications. Its enhanced capabilities and compatibility with the x86 instruction set architecture made it a popular choice for developing embedded systems and portable computers. Despite being overshadowed by its successor, the Intel 80286, the 80186 left a lasting impact on the embedded systems market and served as a foundation for subsequent generations of Intel processors.