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11Model-specific register — Model specific registers (MSRs) are control registers provided by processor implementations to provide system software with features that are provided on specific processor implementations, but not others. MSRs are used for performance monitoring …
12Application-specific instruction-set processor — An application specific instruction set processor (ASIP) is a component used in System on a Chip design. The instruction set of an ASIP is tailored to benefit a specific application. This specialization of the core provides a tradeoff between the …
13ATC instructions — Directives issued by air traffic control for the purpose of requiring a pilot to take specific actions (e.g., “Turn left heading two five five”; “Go around”; Hold position”; “Clear the runway”) …
14Assembly language — See the terminology section below for information regarding inconsistent use of the terms assembly and assembler. Motorola MC6800 Assembly Language An assembly language is a low level programming language for computers, microprocessors,… …
15Algorithm — Flow chart of an algorithm (Euclid s algorithm) for calculating the greatest common divisor (g.c.d.) of two numbers a and b in locations named A and B. The algorithm proceeds by successive subtractions in two loops: IF the test B ≤ A yields yes… …
16Digital signal processor — A Digital Signal Processor chip found in a guitar effects unit. A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor with an architecture optimized for the fast operational needs of digital signal processing.[1] …
17instruction — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 instructions information on how to do sth ADJECTIVE ▪ comprehensive, full ▪ adequate ▪ clear, explicit ▪ …
18Burroughs large systems — The Burroughs large systems were the largest of three series of Burroughs Corporation mainframe computers. Founded in the 1880s, Burroughs was the oldest continuously operating entity in computing, but by the late 1950s its computing equipment… …
19Conscription in Switzerland — Conscription Military service National service Conscription crisis Conscientious objection Civilian service …
20KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… …
