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microaddress en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˌmaɪkrəˈædrɛs/

Etymology

From micro- + address.

Meanings

1. A location or address within the control memory (microcode store) of a microprogrammed control unit, used to fetch or branch to a specific microinstruction.
   • This function is implemented by the Microaddress Control Logic. 2024 July 11, Mr. Rohit Manglik, Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, EduGorilla, page 672:
   • The control unit is comprised of a ROM and a microaddress register. 1994, Warren A. Hunt, FM8501 : a verified microprocessor, Springer, page 78:
   • 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:

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Relateds

microcode · microinstruction