The MIPS Processor


The MIPS architecture is based on a design by John Hennessy. The design is implemented by several companies under license from MIPS Computer Systems, Inc. Further details about the MIPS architecture can be found in MIPS RISC Architecture, by Gerry Kane and Joe Heinrich.

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MIPS Assembly Language (MAL)

MAL Reference Sheets (PDF)

MIPS Implementation

MIPS Implementation Reference Sheets (PDF)