Abstract
This Paper Discusses an Algorithm for Optimizing the Density and Parallelism of Micro coded Routines in Micro programmable Machines. Besides the Algorithm itself, the Algorithm's Uses, Design Integration Problems, Architectural Requirements, and Adaptability to Conventional Machine Characteristics Are Also Discussed and Analyzed. 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.
Recommended Citation
J. O. Bondi and P. D. Stigall, "Designing HMO, an Integrated Hardware Microcode Optimizer," Proceedings of the Annual International Symposium on Microarchitecture, MICRO, pp. 268 - 276, Association for Computing Machinery, Sep 1974.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1145/800118.803873
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1072-4451
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
30 Sep 1974
