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M29: an advanced retargetable microcode assembler

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The M29 Assembler is a retargetable microcode assembler which produces relocatable microcode. It provides a straightforward means of describing the microinstruction format, a very general method of specifying field contents, a comprehensive macro facility, and a multifunction relocating linker which permits overlays and libraries of microcode. Several features support improved productivity and reduction of coding errors.

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      cover image ACM SIGMICRO Newsletter
      ACM SIGMICRO Newsletter  Volume 14, Issue 4
      December 1983
      205 pages
      ISSN:1050-916X
      DOI:10.1145/1096419
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