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From: johnl@ima.UUCP
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Subject: Re: multi-state logic
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Date: Tue, 26-Feb-85 23:35:22 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 26 23:35:22 1985
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Nf-From: ima!johnl    Feb 26 10:37:00 1985

I have heard claims that the 8087 uses multi-state logic internally.  The
same sources have claimed that it didn't work as well as Intel had hoped,
which is why you don't see faster 8087 and 80287 chips.

Informed commentary by mail invited.

John Levine, Javelin Software, Cambridge MA 617-494-1400
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