Practice - Fixed-Point Representation
Practice Questions
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What is fixed-point representation?
💡 Hint: Think about how numbers with decimals are represented.
What does the binary point do in a fixed-point number?
💡 Hint: What is the analogy with decimal numbers?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main advantage of fixed-point representation?
💡 Hint: Think about how speed plays a role in computational design.
True or False: Fixed-point representation can represent any real number.
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of overflow and maximum values.
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Challenge Problems
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You need to design a fixed-point representation system that has 10 bits. How would you allocate bits for the integer and fractional part to maximize both range and precision? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider how increasing the integer part limits precision for fractions.
You encounter an arithmetic overflow when adding two fixed-point numbers. What steps can you take to prevent this in future designs?
💡 Hint: Look into incorporating better ranges for your representations to avoid limit breaches.
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