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Microcode in Intel's 8087 floating-point chip: the scale instruction
In the 1970s, floating-point arithmetic was a mess. Computer manufacturers had a dozen incompatible arithmetic standards. Moreover, floating...
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Hardware & ElectronicsSystems & Performance2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | Microcode in Intel's 8087 floating-point chip: the scale instruction by pwg | 131 | 53 |
