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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2002
Applicant:
Tariq Kurd, Bristol, GB;
Inventor:
Tariq Kurd, Bristol, GB;
Assignee:
STMicroelectronics Limited, Bristol, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 7/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Circuitry is provided for performing a non-arithmetic operation in relation to at least one number. The circuitry includes a first part for carrying out the non-arithmetic operation in relation to the at least one number, the first part providing a result. A second part is arranged to identify at least one characteristic of the at least one number and to provide an output and correction circuitry for providing, if necessary, a correct result in dependence on the output of the second part, wherein said first and second parts are arranged to operate in parallel.