Functional program modules (FPMs) and digital systems design
By: by V. Michael Powers
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1972
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
Subjects: Electronic digital computers; Computer programming; Design and construction
Description: Design of digital electronic systems for a range of applications such as the functions of small ships requires a unified approach which does not make a priori choices between hardware and software. Throughout the several levels of digital system structure, the design procedure is protrayed as a task of preparing a program and translating the program into successively different languages. One language is the language of Functional Program Modules. These modules are versatile, effective, program control and operative modules which can easily be configured (programmed) and can be used with methods which automatically produce assembly and maintenance information. Examples, extensions and applications of FPMs are discussed.
Notes: Title from cover.

Work request no. 2-9104, amendment number one, April 17. 1972.

"20 July 1972"--Cover.

"NPS-52PW72071A"--Cover.

DTIC Identifiers: Modular computers, FORTRAN.

Author key words: Functional program modules, register transfer modules, digital system design, hardware design, software design, automatic design.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 43)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1971-1972.

ck/ 8/19/09.