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Method and apparatus for a data processor to support multi-mode, multi-precision integer arithmetic

US4893267A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1988
Grant dateJan 9, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2207/382
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a data processor having an integer arithmetic unit, the carry-in control logic, carry-out control logic, and the overflow control logic of the arithmetic unit are adapted to be directly controlled by respective carry-in enable, carry-out enable, and overflow enable fields of the integer arithmetic instructions during the execution thereof.

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