Microprogram control apparatus having variable mapping between m

Details Microprogram control apparatus having variable mapping between m Microprogram control apparatus having variable mapping between m

1985-02-01

1987-12-22

Zache, Raulfe B.

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G06F 922

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047149914

ABSTRACT:
A data processing apparatus, which includes a microprogram control unit for producing control signals for the apparatus. Each microinstruction contains a number of control bits, and an address field. The address field addresses a control memory so as to read out a control word. Each control word specifies the way in which the control signals are mapped on to the control bits of the microinstruction. The output of the control memory controls switching logic which connects the control bits to the specified control signal lines. This variable mapping of the control signals allows the control signals to be packed into any available space in the microinstruction, thus reducing the required number of bits in the microinstruction without any significant loss of flexibility. Certain critical control signals however are derived from fixed positions in the microinstruction so as to avoid delays. These critical control signals are confirmed by validity signals from the control memory.

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