2.3.2 - Example with Positive and Negative Numbers
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What occurs during an overflow in signed arithmetic?
💡 Hint: Think about the limits of representation.
What does the Zero Flag indicate?
💡 Hint: Check the result you obtain in operations.
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What does an overflow indicate in signed arithmetic?
💡 Hint: Reflect on limits of the number range.
True or False: Negative Flag is set if the arithmetic result is positive.
💡 Hint: Think about the meaning of each flag.
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Calculate the result of -5 + 8 in signed arithmetic and identify the flags that would be set. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Visualize the Two's Complement process.
If you add two large numbers, let's say 15 and 16 in a 4-bit system, analyze the result and the flags set.
💡 Hint: What’s the maximum signal with 4 bits?
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