Method for supplying microcommands to multiple independent functional units having a next microcommand available during execution of a current microcommand

摘要

A device for supplying microcommands for at least two mutually independent functional units in an integrated microprogrammed electronic module. The device includes a respective microcommand address register and a respective microinstruction register for each of the functional units, and a memory arrangement connected to the functional units which includes at least one microcommand memory, wherein the number of the functional units is greater than the number of microcommand memories, and a method of operating the device.