Doctoral Dissertations
Abstract
"This paper discusses an algorithm for optimizing the density and parallelism of microcoded routines in micro-programmable machines. Besides presenting the algorithm itself, this research also analyzes the algorithm's uses, design integration problems, architectural requirements, and adaptability to conventional machine characteristics. Even though the paper proposes a hardware implementation of the algorithm, the algorithm is viewed as an integral part of the entire microcode generation and usage process, from initial high-level input into a software microcode compiler down to machine-level execution of the resultant microcode on the host machine. It is believed that, by removing much of the traditionally time-consuming and machine-dependent microcode optimization from the software portion of this process, the algorithm can improve the overall process"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Stigall, Paul D.
Committee Member(s)
Taylor, Javin M.
Tracey, James H.
Gillett, Billy E.
Alcorn, Herbert R., 1933-2008
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree Name
Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1974
Pagination
vii, 83 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 31-33).
Rights
© 1974 James Oliver Bondi, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Dissertation - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Microprogramming
Thesis Number
T 3035
Print OCLC #
6013220
Electronic OCLC #
911402971
Recommended Citation
Bondi, James Oliver, "Towards a design of HMO, an integrated hardware microcode optimizer" (1974). Doctoral Dissertations. 285.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/285
