Title :
A Fast Binary Logarithm Algorithm [DSP Tips & Tricks]
Author_Institution :
Chief scientist for Pace-O-Matic, Inc.
Abstract :
This article presents a computationally fast algorithm for computing logarithms. The algorithm is particularly well suited for implementation using fixed-point processors.
Keywords :
digital signal processing chips; signal processing; DSP; fast binary logarithm algorithm; fixed-point processors; signal processing algorithms; Algorithm design and analysis; Array signal processing; Digital signal processing; Object recognition; Signal processing algorithms;
Journal_Title :
Signal Processing Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2010.937503
