The Application of Microprogramming Technology

Abstract

The report surveys promising applications of microprogramming. Emphasis is on tthe value of microprogramming as a tool which permits computer users to modify the architecture of a general-purpose machine to better match a particular set of requirements. Factors are discussed which affect the choice of microprogramming over hardware and software in the design and implementation of computer-based systems. Actual and potential examples of its application are given to illustrate its relevance to the solution of implementation and performance problems arising typical Air Force systems. Finally, research and development tasks are proposed which lead to the realization of the benefits of this technology in operational command control and communications systems. Methods are described for integrating the results into existing and future systems in the next several years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0724718

Entities

People

  • Judith A. Clapp

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Program Reliability
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Data Processing
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Instruction Set Architecture
  • Large Scale Integration
  • Machine Languages
  • Microcode
  • Microprogramming
  • Multiprogramming
  • Programming Languages
  • Reliability
  • Software Development

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense
  • Systems Analysis and Design