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Computer Automation ALPHA 16 Reference Manual

Computer Automation ALPHA 16 Reference Manual (226 pages)

Brand: Computer Automation | Category: Desktop | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Figure Page
10
General Description
11
Introduction
11
- General
  11
- The NAKED MINI Concept
  11
Evolution of Compatible 16-Bit Computers
12
Conventional Mini Computer Application
13
- The ALPHA
  14
- Applications
  14
Characteristics
14
- General
  14
- Processor
  14
- I/O Structure
  17
- Processor Mounted Options
  17
- Processor Plug-In Options
  18
- Peripheral Equipment
  18
- Standard Software
  18
- Optional Software
  21
- Processor Physical Characteristics
  22
Processor Configuration
22
- General
  22
ALPHA 16 and NAKED MINI 16 Block Diagram
23
- Adder
  24
- Hardware Registers
  24
- Processor Data Paths
  24
- Shift Control
  25
- I/O Control and Data Paths
  25
I/O Control and Data Paths
27
- Instruction Execution Sequences
  28
- Data Word Format
  31
- Data Byte Format
  33
- Memory Address Formats
  35
Byte Address Format
37
- Control Console
  38
Indirect Address Pointer Format
38
- Console Operation
  41
Alpha 16 and Naked Mini 16 Instructions
45
Introduction
45
- General
  45
- Symbolic Notation
  45
Arithmetic Overflow
46
- General
  46
- Overflow Conditions
  47
Memory Reference Instructions: Word Mode
48
- General
  48
- Memory Addressing: Word Mode
  48
Memory Reference Instruction Format: Word Mode
50
Direct Memory Addressing: Word Mode
51
Indirect Addressing: Word Mode
52
- Instruction Description Format
  53
- Memory Reference Instruction Descriptions
  54
Memory Reference Instructions: Byte Mode
63
- General
  63
- Byte Addressing
  64
Memory Reference Instruction Format: Byte Mode
65
Direct Memory Addressing: Byte Mode
66
Indirect Addressing: Byte Mode
67
- Instruction Descriptions
  74
Immediate Instructions
74
- General
  74
- Immediate Instruction Format
  74
- Immediate Instruction Functions 2·30
  74
Immediate Instruction Format
75
Conditional Jump Instructions
77
- General
  77
- Testable Conditions
  78
Conditional Jump Format
79
- Instruction Descriptions 2·36
  80
Shift Instructions
84
- General
  84
- Single Register Shifts
  84
Logical Left Shift
85
- Rotate Left
  85
Arithmetic Left Shift
86
- Double Register Shifts
  87
- Shift Instruction Formats 2·43
  87
- Shift Timing 2A3
  87
Long Left Shift
87
- Instruction Descriptions
  88
- Long Rotate Left
  88
Single Register Shift Format
88
Long Shift Format
88
Rotate Right
92
Register Change Instructions
102
- Instruction Format 2·58
  102
- Instruction Descriptions 2·58
  102
Control Instructions
110
- General 2·66
  110
- Format 2·66
  110
- Instruction Descriptions
  111
3 Input /Output

119
- Introduction
  119
  - General
    119
  - Control Requirements
    119
  - Organization
    120
    
    Reserved Device Addresses
    122
- Priority Interrupt System
  123
  - General
    123
  - Basic Concepts
    124
  - Interrupt Processing
    125
- Single Instruction Interrupt Processing
  128
  - Interrupt Latency
    130
  - Interrupt Priorities
    132
  - Reserved Interrupt Locations in Memory
    132
  - General Input/Output Instructions
    133
    
    General
    133
    
    Sense Instructions
    135
    
    Select Instructions
    136
    
    Input to Register Instructions
    136
    
    Output from Register Instructions
    140
  - Block Transfer Instructions
    141
    
    General
    141
    
    Block Transfer Operation
    141
  - Automatic Input/Output Instructions
    144
    
    General
    144
    
    Format
    144
    
    Operation
    145
    
    Direct Memory Channels
    145
    
    In-Line Programming
    147
    
    Instruction Descriptions
    148
4 Processor Options

151
- Introduction
  151
  - General
    151
  - Standard Configurations
    151
- TTY Interface
  151
  - Operation
    151
  - Data Transfer Rates
    152
  - Programming
    152
  - Reserved Memory Locations
    155
- Power Fail/Restart
  156
  - General
    156
  - Operation
    156
  - Interrupt Control
    157
  - Programming Examples
    157
  - Reserved Memory Locations
    158
- Real-Time Clock
  158
  - General
    158
  - Control Instructions
    159
  - Interrupt Locations
    160
- Autoload
  160
  - General
    160
  - Operating Procedures
    160
  - Operation
    161
  - Reserved Memory Locations
    162
  - Control Instructions
    162
Appendix A HEXIDECIMAL ARITHMETIC A-I

163
Appendix B: INSTRUCTION SET by CLASS

177
- Long Rotate Right
  184
Appendix C: LOGICAL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

195
Appendix D: INSTRUCTION SET, ALPHABETICAL ORDER

195

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