Title :
Arithmetic Algorithms in a Negative Base
Author :
Sankar, P.V. ; Chakrabarti, S. ; Krishnamurthy, E.V.
Author_Institution :
Molecular Biophysics Unit, Indian Institute of Science
Abstract :
Algorithms are described for the basic arithmetic operations and square rooting in a negative base. A new operation called polarization that reverses the sign of a number facilitates subtraction, using addition. Some special features of the negative-base arithmetic are also mentioned.
Keywords :
Algorithms, basic arithmetic operations, negative base, polarization, square rooting.; Application software; Arithmetic; Circuits; Computer architecture; Educational institutions; Large scale integration; Logic design; Partitioning algorithms; Polarization; Time of arrival estimation; Algorithms, basic arithmetic operations, negative base, polarization, square rooting.;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-C.1973.223671
