Practice Advantages And Disadvantages (9.8) - Principles of Computer Arithmetic in System Design
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Advantages and Disadvantages

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Question 1 Easy

What does efficient hardware design in computer arithmetic improve?

💡 Hint: Think about how hardware performance is affected by design.

Question 2 Easy

Name one disadvantage of complex floating-point designs.

💡 Hint: Consider the challenges faced when handling precision.

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Question 1

What is one advantage of computer arithmetic?

Complexity of design
Efficient hardware utilization
Increased error rates

💡 Hint: Think about what good design achieves.

Question 2

True or False: Floating-point number representation is straightforward and resource-efficient.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the intricacies involved in handling floats.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a floating-point overflow could lead to critical system failure in an embedded system. Propose a solution to mitigate this issue.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can prevent overflow with preemptive measures.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider the trade-off between speed and silicon area when designing an FPU for a graphics processing application. What would you prioritize and why?

💡 Hint: What aspect is critical for visual performance?

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