While the Intel second-sourced 8080 and 8085 microprocessors to AMD,
Intel didn't want to license x86 technology. It was one of the reasons
why AMD decided to go with 16-bit Zilog Z8000 microprocessors. AMD signed
cross-license agreement with Zilog in 1998, and started manufacturing
Z8000 microprocessors. The situation changed in a few years.
In 1982 Intel 8088 CPU was selected for IBM PC computers
on the condition that there will be a reliable second-source CPU manufacturer.
This helped AMD to negotiate new license agreement
with Intel, which gave AMD rights to x86 technology and allowed them to
second-source 8086 and 8088 microprocessors. AMD began volume production of
8088 CPUs in 1982 - a few months later than 8086 CPUs.
AMD 8088 microprocessors were fabricated in ceramic and plastic DIP packages,
and in plastic PLCC package.
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