This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.. Active years: 1998.
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Years Active: 1998
Title: Gregory B Zyner: Innovator in Floating Point Multiplication
Introduction
Gregory B Zyner is a notable inventor based in San Jose, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of digital computing, particularly in the design of floating point multipliers. His innovative work has led to the development of a patented technology that enhances computational efficiency.
Latest Patents
Gregory B Zyner holds a patent for a "Floating point multiplier with reduced critical paths using delay." This invention features a floating point multiplier that partially supports subnormal operands and results. It utilizes radix-4 or modified Booth encoding along with a binary tree of 4:2 compressors to generate a 53.times.53 double-precision product. The design incorporates delay matching techniques in both the binary tree stage and the final addition stage, which effectively reduces cycle time. Additionally, improved rounding and sticky-bit generating techniques contribute to minimizing area and timing. The overall multiplier boasts a latency of 3 cycles, a throughput of 1 cycle, and a cycle time of 6.0 ns.
Career Highlights
Gregory B Zyner has worked at Sun Microsystems, Inc., where he has been instrumental in advancing technology in the computing sector. His expertise in digital design and innovation has positioned him as a key figure in his field.
Collaborations
One of his notable collaborators is Robert K Yu. Together, they have contributed to advancements in technology that have had a lasting impact on the industry.
Conclusion
Gregory B Zyner's contributions to floating point multiplication technology exemplify his innovative spirit and dedication to enhancing computational efficiency. His work continues to influence the field of digital computing.