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MICROPROGRAMME [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Programming Languages
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microprogram
1, record 1, English, microprogram
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sequence of microinstructions that, together with corresponding hardware components, controls the performance of a machine instruction or another self-contained hardware function. 2, record 1, English, - microprogram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microprogram: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 3, record 1, English, - microprogram
Record 1, Key term(s)
- microprogramme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Langages de programmation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microprogramme
1, record 1, French, microprogramme
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Séquence de micro-instructions qui, associée aux composants matériels correspondants, effectue une instruction machine ou une autre fonction matérielle autonome. 2, record 1, French, - microprogramme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microprogramme : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignation normalisée par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 3, record 1, French, - microprogramme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Lenguaje de programación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microprograma
1, record 1, Spanish, microprograma
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- firmware
1, record 2, English, firmware
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FW 2, record 2, English, FW
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ordered set of instructions and associated data stored in a way that is functionally independent of main storage, usually in a ROM [read only memory]. 3, record 2, English, - firmware
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
firmware: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 4, record 2, English, - firmware
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- micrologiciel
1, record 2, French, micrologiciel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- microprogramme 2, record 2, French, microprogramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble ordonné d'instructions et de données enregistrées de façon fonctionnellement indépendante de la mémoire principale. 3, record 2, French, - micrologiciel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemple : Ensemble de microprogrammes enregistrés dans une mémoire morte. 3, record 2, French, - micrologiciel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
micrologiciel : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignation normalisée par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA). 4, record 2, French, - micrologiciel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- microprograma
1, record 2, Spanish, microprograma
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microprogram control operator 1, record 3, English, microprogram%20control%20operator
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microprogram control functions: the functions of the control portion of a microprogram-controlled central processing unit are very similar to the functions of a central processing unit. 1, record 3, English, - microprogram%20control%20operator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de commande microprogrammé
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20commande%20microprogramm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- opérateur microprogrammé 1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20microprogramm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les opérateurs de commande microprogrammés sont caractérisés par les points suivants: - temps de cycle de la mémoire de commande qui correspond à la durée du cycle élémentaire; (...) - longueur de chaque mot de commande; (...) - nature de la mémoire de commande: mémoire fixe ou mémoire changeable (...) 1, record 3, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20commande%20microprogramm%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2006-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- microprogram
1, record 4, English, microprogram
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
sequence of microinstructions that, together with corresponding hardware components, controls the performance of a machine instruction or another self-contained hardware function 1, record 4, English, - microprogram
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microprogram: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-7:2000]. 2, record 4, English, - microprogram
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microprogramme
1, record 4, French, microprogramme
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
séquence de micro-instructions qui, associée aux composants matériels correspondants, effectue une instruction machine ou une autre fonction matérielle autonome 1, record 4, French, - microprogramme
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microprogramme : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-7:2000]. 2, record 4, French, - microprogramme
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- microprogrammed
1, record 5, English, microprogrammed
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Term referring to any computer whose instruction set is not fixed but which can be tailored to individual needs by the programming of ROMs or other memory devices. 1, record 5, English, - microprogrammed
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- microprogrammé
1, record 5, French, microprogramm%C3%A9
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une logique microprogrammée, une allocation dynamique des ressources, une autorégulation, un autodiagnostic...qui...tendent à faire de l'ordinateur une machine souple, docile(...) 1, record 5, French, - microprogramm%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- microprogramado
1, record 5, Spanish, microprogramado
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se aplica a una computadora (ordenador) en que la unidad de control en la UCP (unidad central de procesamiento) activa varios circuitos mediante microinstrucciones almacenadas en una memoria de control, antes bien que a través de circuitos cableados permanentemente. 1, record 5, Spanish, - microprogramado
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- microcontroller
1, record 6, English, microcontroller
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- microprogrammed peripheral controller 2, record 6, English, microprogrammed%20peripheral%20controller
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microprogrammed machine, a microprocessor, or a microcomputer used in a control operation; that is to direct or make changes in a process or operation. 3, record 6, English, - microcontroller
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur de périphériques microprogrammé
1, record 6, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20p%C3%A9riph%C3%A9riques%20microprogramm%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- microcontrôleur 2, record 6, French, microcontr%C3%B4leur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- microcontrolador
1, record 6, Spanish, microcontrolador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máquina microprogramada (microcomputadora, microordenador o microprocesador) usada en una operación de control; es decir, para dirigir o efectuar cambios en un proceso u operación. 1, record 6, Spanish, - microcontrolador
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-10-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wired-program computer
1, record 7, English, wired%2Dprogram%20computer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- fixed-program computer 2, record 7, English, fixed%2Dprogram%20computer
correct
- firmware computer 3, record 7, English, firmware%20computer
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer in which the instructions that specify the operations to be performed are specified by the placement and interconnection of wires. 2, record 7, English, - wired%2Dprogram%20computer
Record 7, Key term(s)
- wired program computer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur à programme câblé
1, record 7, French, ordinateur%20%C3%A0%20programme%20c%C3%A2bl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- calculateur à programme câblé 2, record 7, French, calculateur%20%C3%A0%20programme%20c%C3%A2bl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- calculateur à programme fixe 2, record 7, French, calculateur%20%C3%A0%20programme%20fixe
correct, masculine noun
- ordinateur microprogrammé 3, record 7, French, ordinateur%20microprogramm%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordinateur numérique, généralement spécialisé, dans lequel la séquence d'opérations est fixe et ne peut s'auto-modifier. 1, record 7, French, - ordinateur%20%C3%A0%20programme%20c%C3%A2bl%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- computadora con programa alambrado
1, record 7, Spanish, computadora%20con%20programa%20alambrado
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- ordenador con programa alambrado 1, record 7, Spanish, ordenador%20con%20programa%20alambrado
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- computadora de programa cableado 2, record 7, Spanish, computadora%20de%20programa%20cableado
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
- ordenador de programa cableado 2, record 7, Spanish, ordenador%20de%20programa%20cableado
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computadora (ordenador) en la que los pasos e instrucciones requeridos para realizar las diferentes operaciones, están definidos mediante la colocación e interconexión de cables. 1, record 7, Spanish, - computadora%20con%20programa%20alambrado
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-05-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- firmware-driven
1, record 8, English, firmware%2Ddriven
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- piloté par microprogramme
1, record 8, French, pilot%C3%A9%20par%20microprogramme
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-04-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- microprocessor-controlled homogenizer 1, record 9, English, microprocessor%2Dcontrolled%20homogenizer
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Omni Digi-System homogenizer can be programmed for repeated testing. The user can select the speed and running time, then run the test again with the push of a button. An optical sensor maintains the programmed speed throughout changes in viscosity, with rotations per minute and time displayed digitally above the key pad. It can also run in a manual mode. 1, record 9, English, - microprocessor%2Dcontrolled%20homogenizer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- homogénéisateur microprogrammé
1, record 9, French, homog%C3%A9n%C3%A9isateur%20microprogramm%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-01-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cybernetic Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- firmware system
1, record 10, English, firmware%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- firmware bases system 2, record 10, English, firmware%20bases%20system
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system using a firmware. 2, record 10, English, - firmware%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système microprogrammé
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20microprogramm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système utilisant un microprogramme. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20microprogramm%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-11-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- firmware interpreter
1, record 11, English, firmware%20interpreter
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- interprète microprogrammé
1, record 11, French, interpr%C3%A8te%20microprogramm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- interpréteur programmé 2, record 11, French, interpr%C3%A9teur%20programm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- interpréteur microprogrammé 2, record 11, French, interpr%C3%A9teur%20microprogramm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La machine langage comporte un interprète microprogrammé complet d'un certain langage de programmation. Une machine langage interprétant le langage Pascal est appelée "machine-Pascal". 1, record 11, French, - interpr%C3%A8te%20microprogramm%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans les machines symboliques, on retrouve ces deux étapes : la première phase n'est qu'un prétraitement. Il en résulte un langage machine intermédiaire, directement traduit par un interpréteur micro-programmé. Ce dernier spécialise le processeur dans l'exécution du langage de haut niveau de départ, Lisp par exemple. On obtient alors une machine-Lisp. 2, record 11, French, - interpr%C3%A8te%20microprogramm%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-01-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- microtester
1, record 12, English, microtester
proposal
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- test microprogram 1, record 12, English, test%20microprogram
proposal
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
test program system: a checking system used before running any problem, in which a sample problem of the same type, with a known answer, is run. 2, record 12, English, - microtester
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- microprogramme de test
1, record 12, French, microprogramme%20de%20test
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) la détection des pannes des opérateurs microprogrammés est plus facile que dans le cas des opérateurs de commande câblés parce qu'elle peut être réalisée au moyen de codes de détection des erreurs (par exemple contrôle par clé de parité) dans les mémoires de commande; en outre, les opérateurs microprogrammés peuvent être utilisés pour exécuter des microprogrammes de test pour les différents organes de l'ordinateur. 1, record 12, French, - microprogramme%20de%20test
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1984-09-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- firmware implemented processor 1, record 13, English, firmware%20implemented%20processor
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- processeur mis en fonction par microprogramme 1, record 13, French, processeur%20mis%20en%20fonction%20par%20microprogramme
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-05-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- local control program 1, record 14, English, local%20control%20program
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- micro control program 1, record 14, English, micro%20control%20program
Record 14, Key term(s)
- local control programme
- local programme
- local program
- micro control programme
- micro programme
- micro program
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- microprogramme de régulation 1, record 14, French, microprogramme%20de%20r%C3%A9gulation
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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