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Part of the control unit of a CPU

In computer architecture and engineering, a sequencer or microsequencer generates the addresses used to step through the microprogram of a control store. It is used as a part of the control unit of a CPU or as a stand-alone generator for address ranges. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: MicrosequencerA 5-minute orientation
  2. Pick up a classic book: Protein Structure AnalysisThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: Improvements in Microsequencer Performance for Low Picomole Sequence AnalysisCited 56 times
  4. Go sideways: MicrocodeA closely related topic
  5. Go sideways: Control storeA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun A very small sequencer

Noun A device that generates addresses in a microprogram

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