The silicon die of the 8086 with the metal and polysilicon layers removed to show the underlying transistors.

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   The 8086 processor's silicon die is a tiny square. Under the microscope, the metal wiring on top is visible. Around the edges, bond wires connect the die to the chip's 40 external pins. Dissolving the metal layer with acid shows the silicon transistors underneath in this photo.