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Instruction set architecture

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Definition[]

The instruction set architecture (ISA) is

“ the part of the processor that is visible to the programmer or compiler writer. The ISA serves as the boundary between software and hardware.[1] ”

References[]

  1. ↑ "Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)" (full-text).
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