1. microprogram - Noun
2. microprogram - Verb
microprogram (plural microprograms)
(computing) a set of microinstructions in a CPU, used to implement machine instructions
microprogram (third-person singular simple present microprograms, present participle microprogramming, simple past and past participle microprogrammed)
(computing) to manually write a microprogram
A CPU that uses microcode generally takes several clock cycles to execute a single instruction, one clock cycle for each step in the microprogram for that instruction. Source: Internet
For example, simulators have been used to debug a microprogram or sometimes commercial application programs, before the program is downloaded to the target machine. Source: Internet
A "specialized computer" is usually a conventional computer with special-purpose control logic or microprogram. Source: Internet
Even when the majority of the control store is stored in ROM of some sort, computer vendors often sell writable control store as an option, allowing the customers to customize the machine's microprogram. Source: Internet
A microprogram is much like a player-piano roll. Source: Internet
In some cases the memory that stores the microprogram is rewritable, making it possible to change the way in which the CPU decodes instructions. Source: Internet