Machine simulators as pedagogical aids

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1979
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Khay Heong, Koo
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This report describes the implementation of a simple hypothetical stack Machine (S-machine) which includes microprogramming control, under the University's IBM 370 systems running VM/CMS. The simulator comprises programs written in IBM 310 assembler language, including the utilization o,f its powerful macro facilities. This simulator has important pedagogical value in the study of the design of computer:c architecture in general (stack architecture in particular) and the writing of machine language programs. This is due to the relatively simple features of the S-machine's design which permits a detailed study and hence understanding of the machine. The design of 1-address machine is also described with the purpose of showing how other simple machines can be simulated using (with some modifications) the simulating principles used for: s-machine. the description is sufticiently detailed to enable implementation should the need arises.
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Pedagogical aids
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