Differences between Intel 80188 and 80C188 (80C188XL) processors

Features8018880C188/80C188XL
Manufacturing technologyNMOSCHMOS
Operating modes Compatibility mode: 80188-compatible mode (except 8087)
Enhanced mode: new features
On Circuit emulation mode
Co-processor interface8087None
Integrated peripherals DRAM refresh control unit (Enhanced mode only)
Power consumption Low: Approximately 20% (80C188) or 10% (80C188XL) from 80188 power consumption
Power-savingNonePower-save mode: the processor operates at a fraction of external frequency
Pinout Some pins perform different functions in Enhanced mode: 33 (LCS), 34 (UCS), 47 (Test), 50 (HOLD), 51 (HLDA), and 64 (RFSH)

80C188XL is a 80C188 processor with redesigned core. The 80C188XL has lower power consumption and higher operating frequencies than the 80C188, other than that it's completely functionally and pin-compatible with the 80C188.

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