One problem that arose with the use of DIP package type was the speed of the RAM. The DIP RAM speed of processing is slower than the 286 processor. Since this was the first problem experienced with parts paired together, inventors had to design a new technology to overcome the flaw. So they created wait states. Wait states require the processor to wait one or two cycles, which allows the RAM to catch up. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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