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That's what microcode is - an abstraction between machine code ("compiled" assembly) and control lines. The machine code is a CISC-like system that controls the
by colejohnson66 5y ago
That's what microcode is - an abstraction between machine code ("compiled" assembly) and control lines. The machine code is a CISC-like system that controls the microcode ROM/PLA which outputs either the internal RISC-like opcodes or the actual control lines.
- ziggus 5y agoThanks for the explanation. It's obviously been a long time since my machine code CS classes.