Glossary
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module
A board on which logic devices (such as transistors, resistors, and memory chips) are
mounted and connected to perform a specific system function.
module-level cache
See external cache.
MOS
Metal-oxide semiconductor.
MOSFET
Metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor.
MSI
Medium-scale integration.
MTU
Memory address translation unit. The logic unit within the 21164PC microprocessor
that performs address translation, interfaces to the Dcache, and performs several
other functions.
multiprocessing
A processing method that replicates the sequential computer and interconnects the
collection so that each processor can execute the same or a different program at the
same time.
Must be one (MBO)
A field that must be supplied as one.
Must be zero (MBZ)
A field that is reserved and must be supplied as zero. If examined, it must be
assumed to be UNDEFINED.
NATURALLY ALIGNED
See ALIGNED.