A retargetable compiler for a high-level microprogramming language

Abstract

A compiler for the generation of microcode for a high-level microprogramming language is presented. The compiler is target machine independent. The input to the compiler consists of a hardware description, a high-level microprogram and a set of program transformation rules. The compiler is able to take advantage of optimization techniques which are used by microprogrammers because many of these can be represented by program transformation rules.