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The Optimization of Horizontal Microcode Within and Beyond Basic Blocks - Softcover

Joseph A. Fisher

 
9780365574156: The Optimization of Horizontal Microcode Within and Beyond Basic Blocks

Synopsis

This book tackles the intricate problem of optimizing microcode, the fundamental instructions that control a computer's hardware. The author delves into the complex world of horizontal microprogramming, a technique that allows multiple operations to be executed simultaneously, leading to faster program execution. Drawing from the field of processor scheduling, the author explores a range of methods, from optimal solutions that are impractical to implement to approximate methods that offer a balance between efficiency and accuracy. The book examines existing techniques, highlighting their strengths and limitations, and introduces new approaches, including a powerful lower bound method for estimating optimal performance. The author's investigations extend beyond optimizing individual blocks of code, exploring the challenges and strategies for interblock optimization, a key aspect of maximizing performance for larger programs. The book offers a valuable contribution to the field, providing insights into the theoretical foundations and practical challenges of microcode optimization, ultimately helping readers to understand how to write more efficient and effective microprograms.

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