That's what microcode is - an abstraction between machine code ("compiled" assem...

colejohnson66 on Jan 25, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Simulating the IBM 360/50 mainframe from its micro...

That's what microcode is - an abstraction between machine code ("compiled" assembly) and control lines. The machine code is a CISC-like system that controls the microcode ROM/PLA which outputs either the internal RISC-like opcodes or the actual control lines.

ziggus on Jan 25, 2022 [–]

Thanks for the explanation. It's obviously been a long time since my machine code CS classes.