11 IQ – Math Library C28x.pptVIP

Floating Point, Integer and Fixed Point Two basic categories of processors: Floating Point Integer/Fixed Point What is the difference? What are advantages / disadvantages ? Real – Time Control : Fixed Point ! Discuss fixed-point math development limitations Compare/contrast floating-point and IQ representation Texas Instruments IQ-Math approach Processor Types Floating Point Processors Internal Hardware Unit to support Floating Point Operations Examples : Intel’s Pentium Series , Texas Instruments C 6000 DSP High dynamic range for numeric calculation Rather expensive Integer / Fixed