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VLSI and the revolution in numeric computation

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OSTI ID:5134774
Revolutionary changes are occurring in numeric computation. A standard for floating point arithmetic has been proposed that both promotes portable software and supports important extensions like interval arithmetic. The momentum for this standard has resulted primarily from its VLSI implementation in the Intel 8087 and the Intel 432. Addition impetus has been given to the revolution by the stated intention of other semiconductor manufacturers to also support the standard. 12 references.
OSTI ID:
5134774
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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