microaddress
noun/ˌmaɪkrəˈædrɛs/
Etymology From micro- + address.
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Architecture, Computer, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A location or address within the control memory (microcode store) of a microprogrammed control unit, used to fetch or branch to a specific microinstruction.
- In the jump mode, the succeeding microinstruction is placed in an arbitrary microaddress which cannot be reached through the mentioned modes.1963, IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, volume 5, numbers 9-12, International Business Machines Corporation, page 45:
- The control unit is comprised of a ROM and a microaddress register.1994, Warren A. Hunt, FM8501 : a verified microprocessor, Springer, page 78:
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- This function is implemented by the Microaddress Control Logic.2024 July 11, Mr. Rohit Manglik, Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, EduGorilla, page 672:
- Related terms
- microinstruction, microcode