N80C286-12

The N80C286-12 from Advanced Micro Devices is a commercial-grade, 16-bit microprocessor IC in the Am80286 series. It provides a single 16-bit core operating at 12 MHz and is designed for embedded applications that require a classic microprocessor architecture and support for an external math coprocessor.

With support for the 80C287 math engine, a 5 V I/O voltage, surface-mount 68-LCC (J-Lead) packaging and RoHS compliance, the N80C286-12 is suited to commercial embedded systems where predictable operating conditions and legacy coprocessor compatibility are required.

Key Features

• Core & Bus Width — Single-core, 16-bit architecture providing the core processing capability for embedded control and computation.
• Clock Speed — 12 MHz operating frequency for deterministic processing behavior in commercial embedded designs.
• Co-Processor Support — Compatible with the 80C287 math engine to offload and accelerate numeric computations.
• Voltage — 5 V I/O voltage suitable for standard commercial logic-level interfaces.
• Package & Mounting — Supplied in a 68-LCC (J-Lead) surface-mount package for compact PCB mounting and reliable solder attachments.
• Operating Temperature — Rated for 0 °C to 70 °C operation for commercial-environment applications.
• Regulatory Compliance — RoHS compliant, supporting environmentally conscious manufacturing and regulatory requirements.
• Graphics — No integrated graphics acceleration, focusing the device on general-purpose processing and coprocessor-assisted math.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Systems — Use as the main processing element in embedded platforms that require a 16-bit core and commercial temperature operation.
• Commercial Electronic Equipment — Integration into commercial-grade electronics where a 5 V I/O and surface-mount 68-LCC package are required.
• Numeric Computation Offload — Paired with the 80C287 math engine for applications needing enhanced numeric processing without on-chip floating-point acceleration.

Unique Advantages

• Established 16-Bit Core: Single 16-bit core provides straightforward processing capability for legacy and resource-constrained embedded designs.
• Coprocessor Compatibility: Support for the 80C287 math engine enables offloading of numeric tasks to increase overall system computation capacity.
• Surface-Mount 68-LCC Package: The 68-LCC (J-Lead) supplier device package supports compact PCB layouts and standard assembly processes.
• Commercial Temperature Range: Rated 0 °C to 70 °C to match typical commercial operating environments.
• RoHS Compliant: Designed to meet environmental compliance requirements for modern manufacturing.
• Standard 5 V I/O: Compatible with common commercial logic levels for straightforward system integration.

Why Choose N80C286-12?

The N80C286-12 balances a proven 16-bit microprocessor architecture with support for an external math coprocessor, making it a practical choice for embedded and commercial systems that require deterministic performance at 12 MHz and 5 V I/O. Its surface-mount 68-LCC packaging and RoHS compliance support modern assembly and environmental requirements.

This part is well suited to designers maintaining or developing commercial embedded platforms that need coprocessor-enabled numeric performance, standard logic voltage compatibility, and reliable commercial-temperature operation.

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