Saturated arithmetic in a processing unit

Details Saturated arithmetic in a processing unit Saturated arithmetic in a processing unit

2003-07-31

2009-06-02

Mai, Tan V (Department: 2193)

Electrical computers: arithmetic processing and calculating

Electrical digital calculating computer

Particular function performed

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07543014

ABSTRACT:
In some embodiments a system comprises an overflow control bit, a programmable saturation control bit, a processing unit, and a saturation unit coupled to the processing unit. A selection unit may select the output of the processing unit or the output of the saturation unit based on the state of the saturation control bit. Further, the saturation control unit may output a saturated or unsaturated value based on the overflow control bit.

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