International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
E-ISSN: 2769-2507
Volume 7, 2025
Design of an Efficient Single Precision Floating Point Unit
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Abstract: In this, we design of a Single Precision Floating Point Unit (FPU), a key player in the world of modern processors. FPUs are essential for handling complex numerical calculations with high precision and a broad range, making them indispensable in areas like scientific research, graphics rendering, and machine learning. Our design centers around two main components: the Brent-Kung adder and the radix-4 Booth multiplier. The Brent-Kung adder is our go-to for fast addition and subtraction. Thanks to its clever parallel- prefix structure, it keeps delays minimal even as the numbers get bigger. For multiplication, we turn to the radix-4 Booth multiplier. This powerhouse streamlines the multiplication process by cutting down the number of partial products and operations needed, handling both positive and negative numbers with ease. By integrating these components, our FPU can handle floating-point arithmetic with great efficiency and reliability. In scientific computing, this means more accurate simulations and data analyses. For graphics processing, it translates to better image rendering and smoother visual effects. And in machine learning, it supports robust training and execution of algorithms on massive datasets, ensuring dependable model performance.
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Pages: 44-54
DOI: 10.37394/232027.2025.7.5