Narrow data path for very high radix division
US7167891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F7/535
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, machines, and systems are provided for very high radix division using narrow data paths. A numerator and denominator are received for a very high radix division calculation. An approximate reciprocal of the denominator is obtained from a data structure. The numerator and denominator are pre-scaled by the reciprocal. The denominator is decomposed to an equivalent expression that results in a number of leading insignificant values. Next, modifying a current remainder by forming a first product and subtracting the equivalent expression iteratively assembles a quotient.
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