Foundations of Microprogramming: Architecture, Software, and Applications

The purpose of this book is to define, describe, and illustrate the foundations and current trends in microprogramming. Because the emergence of "user" microprogrammable computers is responsible for significant activity in this field, the book covers this topic extensively. The level of presentation highlights the architectural, software, and applications aspects of microprogramming without becoming mired in intricate details. Descriptions of current developments are intended to provide examples, illustrate capabilities, and show alternatives with the expectation that they will provoke thought, provide insight, and indicate directions for new developments. Published by Academic Press as an entry in the ACM Monograph Series.