Newest chip from Intel will be hard to copy

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Intel Corp has made it more difficult for its competitors to clone its new Pentium microprocessor by hiding some technical details in a confidential document called Appendix H. The proprietary document will be made available to computer manufacturers and software developers intending to develop products that will exploit the Pentium's full potential. Intel's concern about intellectual property stems from its losing trademark rights to competitors. Pentium represents the fifth generation of microcomputer chips in the 8086 family. By guarding technical details, Intel is effectively blocking possible attempts by companies such as Advanced Micro Devices and Cyrix to copy the chip's design. Intel officials say it will take more than three years for the Pentium to surpass the sales of its popular 486 chip.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Product information, Design and construction, Compatibility (Computers), Compatible Hardware, Competition, Intel Pentium (Microprocessor)

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Top-of-line Intel chip is flawed; the design error will be fixed

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Intel Corp reports a design flaw in its 80486 microprocessor that could cause inaccuracies in some scientific calculations and computer-aided design programs. Industry analysts say flaws are not unusual in early versions of new microprocessors, and they do not feel the design flaw will have any major impact on Intel's earnings. The defect was discovered by Compaq Computer Corp, which reports it will go ahead with plans to manufacture a 486-based microcomputer. IBM has stopped shipment of its 486/25 Power Platform and has informed users of the chip problems. Intel claims the error will be corrected quickly and does not foresee a problem delivering its promised shipments before the end of 1989.

Quality management, Quality control, Semiconductor Industry

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Intel is putting new chip on hold

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Intel Corp stops production and shipment of its 50 MHz 80486 microprocessor. The chip has a defect which can cause a software hangup or a return to the DOS prompt. The problem involves high-frequency and high-temperature use of the microprocessor. Intel had begun shipping the chips in Jun 1991, but had not begun volume shipments. Intel expects to resolve the problem in a few days. Following Intel's report of problems with the chip, IBM stopped shipment of upgrade cards for its PS/2 90 and 95. Dell Computer Co has been shipping microcomputers with the new chip, but Dell has received no reports of problems. The company has no plans to recall those machines.

International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Dell Inc., DELL, Manufacturing, column, Hardware Error, Product Delay, Product introduction delays, IBM PS/2 95 (Intel-compatible system), IBM PS/2 90 (486-based system)

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