9.4.3 Computed Function Calls

A computed function CALL allows programs to maintain tables of functions and provide another way to execute state machines or Look-up Tables. When performing a table read using a computed function CALL, care has to be exercised if the table location crosses a PCL memory boundary (each 256-byte block).

If using the CALL instruction, the PCH[2:0] and PCL registers are loaded with the operand of the CALL instruction. PCH[6:3] is loaded with PCLATH[6:3].

The CALLW instruction enables computed calls by combining PCLATH and W to form the destination address. A computed CALLW is accomplished by loading the W register with the desired address and executing CALLW. The PCL register is loaded with the value of W and PCH is loaded with PCLATH.