4.4.2 Instruction Addressing Modes

The addressing modes shown in Table 4-3 form the basis of the addressing modes optimized to support the specific features of individual instructions. The addressing modes provided in the MAC class of instructions differ from those in the other instruction types.

Table 4-3. Fundamental Addressing Modes Supported
Addressing ModeDescription
File Register DirectThe address of the file register is specified explicitly.
Register DirectThe contents of a register are accessed directly.
Register IndirectThe contents of Wn form the Effective Address (EA).
Register Indirect Post-ModifiedThe contents of Wn form the EA. Wn is post-modified (incremented 
or decremented) by a constant value.
Register Indirect Pre-ModifiedWn is pre-modified (incremented or decremented) by a signed constant value to form the EA.
Register Indirect with Register Offset (Register Indexed)The sum of Wn and Wb forms the EA.
Register Indirect with Literal OffsetThe sum of Wn and a literal forms the EA.