Data processor using a four section instruction format for control of multi-operation functions by a single instruction
US4037213A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/325
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing machine specifically designed to use a single format of instructions for all operations. The format provides for sufficient information to be provided to enable complex functions to be performed in response to a single instruction. More particularly, a machine organization and an instruction format therefor are disclosed to enable one instruction to enter sufficient control data for control of a long repetitious operation. The instruction is in four sections to enable a function to be specified, to identify one or more operands to be utilized and to specify a number of times the function is to be performed or to specify another limit to the repetitions of the function.
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