摘要:
In a data processing system which includes one or more common buses to which a plurality of input/output controllers are connected for the transfer of data, blocks of data may be transferred between main memory and an input/output controller (IOC) synchronously with operation of the central processor unit (CPU). Logic is provided for enabling one unit of data to be transferred during a Data Multiplex Control (DMC) data transfer operation in which the requesting IOC requests a DMC data transfer of the CPU and later provides the CPU with a channel number assigned to the requesting IOC. Means are provided within the system for: resolvng conflicting requests for the one or more common buses, the CPU to acknowledge the DMC request, identifying the requesting IOC to the CPU, accessing one unit of data from main memory or the IOC, and transferring the unit of data to the IOC or main memory.
摘要:
Interrupts generated within a data processor (internal interrupts) and an interrupt received from a peripheral device (external interrupts) coupled with the processor are prioritized and, unless suppressed, are coupled to generate an interrupt signal for use in addressing a routine for servicing the particular highest priority requesting internal or external interrupt. All further interrupts are suppressed during the time required to service the interrupt and, depending upon the type of interrupt, either the internal or external interrupt may be suppressed for one or two instruction times for debug purposes or under computer program control as required for a particular operation.