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'''BMI''' (Branch if Minus) is a 65x instruction that performs a jump if the [[negative flag]] is set.  The signed displacement of the target address can range from -128 to 127.
'''BMI''' (Branch if Minus) is a 65x instruction that performs a jump if the [[negative flag]] is set.  The signed displacement of the target address can range from -128 to 127.
If the negative flag is clear, control simply falls through to the instruction following BMI.


No flags are affected.
No flags are affected.
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===== Cycle Penalties =====
==== Cycle Penalties ====
* BMI takes one extra cycle if the branch is taken
* BMI takes one extra cycle if the branch is taken
* BMI takes another extra cycle if that branch crosses a page boundary in [[emulation mode]].
* BMI takes another extra cycle if that branch crosses a page boundary in [[emulation mode]].

Latest revision as of 06:59, 22 August 2024

Basic Info
Addressing Mode Opcode Length Speed
Program Counter Relative 30 2 bytes 2 cycles*
Flags Affected
N V M X D I Z C
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BMI (Branch if Minus) is a 65x instruction that performs a jump if the negative flag is set. The signed displacement of the target address can range from -128 to 127.

If the negative flag is clear, control simply falls through to the instruction following BMI.

No flags are affected.

Syntax

BMI nearlabel

Cycle Penalties

  • BMI takes one extra cycle if the branch is taken
  • BMI takes another extra cycle if that branch crosses a page boundary in emulation mode.

See Also

External Links