2021-12-142021-12-1419752532462https://hdl.handle.net/10657/8362The design and implementation of a MIX 1009 emulator for the Microdata 1600/30 are presented. Major design alternatives such as allocation of file registers, allocation of main memory, selection of byte sizes and codes are presented in detail. Insights from false starts are treated as valuable experiences. The evolution of the system involved one major false start as well as many minor ones. The major false start is discussed in an entire chapter and the minor ones are discussed throughout. Major firmware logic problems are also discussed in detail. The final system is presented through discussion, a users manual, system flowcharts and listing of the microcode.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. §107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital