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Glossary
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M
member: An element or variable of a structure, union, or enumeration.
memory map: A map of target system memory space that is partitioned into
functional blocks.
mnemonic: An instruction name that the assembler translates into machine
code.
MSB: Most significant bit.
MSByte: Most significant byte.
N
named section: 1) An initialized section that is defined with a .sect directive,
or 2) an uninitialized section that is defined with a .usect directive.
O
object file: A file that has been assembled and contains machine-language
object code.
operand: The arguments or parameters of an assembly language instruc-
tion, assembler directive, or macro directive.
options: Command parameters that allow you to request additional or spe-
cific functions when you invoke a software tool.
P
PC: Personal computer or program counter, depending on the context and
how it’s used. In this book, installation instructions or in information relat-
ing to hardware and boards, PC means
Personal Computer (as in IBM
PC). In general debugger and program-related information, PC means
Program Counter, which is the register that identifies the current state-
ment in your program.
parallel port: The parallel printer port interface is primarily used for connect-
ing printers to the computer system, although the parallel port can also
be used for other peripherals. In this case, the ’C3x DSK is connected
to the parallel printer port.