Title :
A Research-Oriented Dynamic Microprocessor
Author :
Barr, Robert G. ; Becker, Jerome A. ; Lidinsky, William P. ; Tantillo, Vernon V.
Author_Institution :
Applied Mathematics Division, Argonne National Laboratory
Abstract :
A horizontally structured microprogrammable processor (AMP) designed as a tool for microcontrol, language, and processor design research, is described. The machine employs a minimally encoded microcontrol word, a very general multiple bus structure, highspeed local storage, several arithmetic/logic units, and completely asynchronous memory referencing. These features combine to yield substantial low-evel parallelism and a highly versatile microinstruction. In addition, hardware modification is easily accomplished, further supporting the experimental nature of the processor.
Keywords :
Computer architecture, horizontal microcontrol, lowlevel parallelism, microprogramming, performance evaluation, processor organization and design.; Arithmetic; Assembly; Computer architecture; Control systems; Hardware; Logic; Microprocessors; Microprogramming; Parallel processing; Process design; Computer architecture, horizontal microcontrol, lowlevel parallelism, microprogramming, performance evaluation, processor organization and design.;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-C.1973.223634
