BIB-VERSION:: CS-TR-v2.0
          ID:: STAN//CSL-TR-94-647
       ENTRY:: December 06, 1994
ORGANIZATION:: Stanford University, Computer Systems Laboratory
       TITLE:: Design Issues in Floating-Point Division
        TYPE:: Technical Report
      AUTHOR:: Oberman, Stuart F.
      AUTHOR:: Flynn, Michael J.
        DATE:: December 1994
       PAGES:: 22
    ABSTRACT:: Floating-point division is generally regarded as a low
               frequency, high latency operation in typical floating-point
               applications. However, the increasing emphasis on high
               performance graphics and the industry-wide usage of
               performance benchmarks, such as SPECmarks, forces processor
               designers to pay close attention to all aspects of
               floating-point computation. This paper presents the
               algorithms often utilized for floating-point division, and it
               also presents implementation alternatives available for
               designers. Using a system level study as a basis, it is shown
               how typical floating-point applications can guide the
               designer in making implementation decisions and trade-offs.
       NOTES:: [Adminitrivia V1/Prg/19941206]
         END:: STAN//CSL-TR-94-647