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

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