Microcode (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The computer's processor relied on microcode to execute complex instructions efficiently.
- Microcode updates were released periodically to fix bugs and improve system performance.
- The team of engineers spent months rewriting the microcode for the new processor architecture.
- The microcode stored in the ROM chip controlled the computer's boot process.
- By modifying the microcode, the researchers were able to optimize the processor's power consumption.