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Microprocessor with PLA adapted to implement subroutines

US4493029A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 1982
Grant dateJan 8, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/223
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microprocessor includes a programmable logic array (PLA) adapted to allow "subroutines" or sequences within the PLA. The subroutines can be used by more than one opcode with a return performed to the opcode after execution of the subroutine.

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