microaddress

English

Etymology

From micro- +‎ address.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmaɪkrəˈædrɛs/

Noun

microaddress (plural microaddresses)

  1. (computer architecture) A location or address within the control memory (microcode store) of a microprogrammed control unit, used to fetch or branch to a specific microinstruction.
    • 1963, IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, volume 5, numbers 9-12, International Business Machines Corporation, page 45:
      In the jump mode, the succeeding microinstruction is placed in an arbitrary microaddress which cannot be reached through the mentioned modes.
    • 1994, Warren A. Hunt, FM8501 : a verified microprocessor, Springer, page 78:
      The control unit is comprised of a ROM and a microaddress register.
    • 2024 July 11, Mr. Rohit Manglik, Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, EduGorilla, page 672:
      This function is implemented by the Microaddress Control Logic.
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