Programmable Virtual Machine:

• RISC style instruction set of 42 or more single byte instructions.
• Instructions operate on a set of 46 or more single byte registers.
• Execution is "live" via the communications port.
• No programs need to be stored in BitScope memory.
• Programs called scripts define the operation of BitScope.
• All instruction execution is atomic which is very important.

A virtual machine design has a number of advantages.

• Efficiency: each instruction may be highly optimized for performance.
• Modularity: functionality created via short scripts (Script DNA).
• Portability: changes to the machine have little impact on software.