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Logarithm/inverse-logarithm converter utilizing linear interpolation and method of using same

US5600581A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1995
Grant dateFeb 4, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/0307
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A converter which may be used for implementing either logarithmic or inverse-logarithmic functions includes a memory, a multiplier, and an adder. The memory stores a plurality of pre-computed values which are used in an interpolation to estimate a logarithmic or inverse-logarithmic function over a domain of input signals.

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