Title :
Significant Digit Computer Arithmetic
Author :
Metropolis, N. ; Ashenhurst, R.L.
Author_Institution :
Institute for Computer Research, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
Abstract :
The usual floating point arithmetic makes error analysis difficult. This paper describes an alternative system which offers a means of analyzing floating point calculations more effectively and which also possesses certain advantages from an equipment standpoint.
Keywords :
Computer errors; Digital arithmetic; Floating-point arithmetic; Hafnium;
Journal_Title :
Electronic Computers, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEC.1958.5222657
