The automated generation of cross-system software for supporting micro/mini computer systems

Abstract

ASM/GEN and SIM/GEN are a software system comprised of a set of independent FORTRAN program writer modules designed to generate micro computer and small minicomputer assemblers and simulators. It is simple enough to be used by those with limited architecture and programming backgrounds, but flexible and powerful enough to generate efficient and well-structured assemblers and simulators for small micro/mini computers with sophisticated architectures and instruction sets. This paper presents a brief description of the generating system, the generated assemblers and simulators and the advantages they offer in both programming and pedagogical applications.