DocumentCode
920671
Title
Ada model arithmetic: costs and benefits
Author
Peter Wallis, J.L.
Author_Institution
University of Bath, School of Mathematics, Bath, UK
Volume
129
Issue
2
fYear
1982
fDate
3/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
75
Lastpage
80
Abstract
The design of the Ada arithmetic capabilities is presented as an elaborate compromise between conflicting requirements of efficiency and machine independence. The costs and benefits incurred by this compromise are explored in some detail and some areas for eventual investigation in the light of future experience with Ada arithmetic are identified.
Keywords
Ada; digital arithmetic; software portability; Ada arithmetic capabilities; machine independence;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computers and Digital Techniques, IEE Proceedings E
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-7062
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ip-e.1982.0015
Filename
4645261
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