Data processor using a four section instruction format for control of multi-operation functions by a single instruction

摘要

A data processing machine specifically designed to use a single format of instructions for all operations. The format provides for sufficient information to be provided to enable complex functions to be performed in response to a single instruction. More particularly, a machine organization and an instruction format therefor are disclosed to enable one instruction to enter sufficient control data for control of a long repetitious operation. The instruction is in four sections to enable a function to be specified, to identify one or more operands to be utilized and to specify a number of times the function is to be performed or to specify another limit to the repetitions of the function.