MIL-STD-1862B Brassboard
Abstract
The objectives of this effort has been to design, implement and install a Brassboard System which incorporates an implementation of the Nebula Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) defined by MIL-STD-1862B; to develop and install programs which support the development and execution of software target for this ISA; and to provide the programs required to test and maintain the hardware and microcode comprising the system. This ISA has been developed in response to a need for a family of standard computers that decreases the life- cycle costs of automated battlefield systems by reducing the proliferation of ISAs. This is accomplished by increasing the portability and reliability of software through the use of a standard ISA. Different parts of a major computer system may utilize different ISAs and support software, greatly increasing life- cycle costs. This proliferation has resulted in major problems which limit growth and flexibility and has produced severe interoperability problems, especially during system may utilize different ISAs and support software, greatly increasing life-cycle costs. This proliferation has resulted in major problems which limit growth and flexibility and has produced severe interoperability problems, especially during system upgrades.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA198787
Entities
Organizations
- Control Data Corporation