Microprogrammable computer utilizing concurrently operating processors
CA 1114955 A · Owner: Sperry Rand Corporation · Inventors: Tjaden, Garold S.; Hanson, Merlin L.; Borgerson, Barry R.
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The disclosed computer utilizes an architecture wherein macroinstructions of the computer repertoire are performed by microinstruction routines stored in a control store memory. The computer utilizes a plurality of local processors that operate concurrently to simultaneously perform microinstructions of a micro routine on behalf of a particular macroinstruction. Preferably the local processors are constructed utilizing microprocessor LSI integrated circuits.
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- Granted December 22, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 22, 1998.
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