MCU Microprogramming Language Study-Source Level Description.
Abstract
The problems of firmware development are briefly considered with specific references to the AN/UYK-17 SPE and, in particular, the Microprogrammed Control Unit (MCU). Alternatives treated are definition of a hospitable target machine, and direct generation of microcode from a higher level language. Various forms and levels of higher level languages are discussed. A motivation and source level description of a proposed language, PUMPKIN, are included. Three levels of this language are briefly described (base, base augmented with run time support, extensible base). Areas for proposed future research are outlined. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 20, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0784440
Entities
People
- Andries Van Dam
- Gregory R. Lloyd
- Kenneth I. Magel
- Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
- Russell W. Burns
Organizations
- Brown University