Microprogrammed Control Unit (MCU) Programming Reference Manual.

Abstract

The Microprogrammed Control Unit (MCU) is a high-speed, user-microprogrammable, executive, input-output processor and interrupt handler for the NRL Signal Processing Element (SPE), a part of the All Applications Digital Computer (AADC). The report describes the MCU architecture, a new programming language (AMIL), and its translator. AMIL (A MIcroprogramming Language) is a FORTRAN-like language which allows MCU users to write microprograms in a convenient format instead of binary bit patterns. The AMIL translator converts AMIL programs into the microinstruction bit patterns which the MCU will execute. This program marks the start of MCU software development. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 1972
Accession Number
AD0747948

Entities

People

  • John D. Roberts Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Digital Computers
  • Language
  • Microcode
  • Microprogramming
  • Programming Languages
  • Signal Processing
  • Software Development
  • Translators

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science.