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microcode Definition

micro·code (mī′krō kōd′)

noun

permanent basic commands built into a computer that enable its electronic circuits to perform operations
microcode Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • instruction: The first few microcode instructions in the fetch/execute cycle are shown in Figure 13.
  • level: At an introductory level the microcode level is likely to be touched on only briefly.