Implementation of Goldschmidt's Algorithm with hardware reduction

TL;DR

This paper explores a hardware-efficient implementation of Goldschmidt's division algorithm, aiming to reduce latency and cost in floating point division operations for improved processor performance.

Contribution

It proposes an alternative hardware implementation of Goldschmidt's algorithm that potentially lowers cost and latency compared to traditional designs.

Findings

Hardware reduction techniques improve division efficiency

Alternative implementation decreases latency and cost

Potential for more efficient floating point division hardware

Abstract

Division algorithms have been developed to reduce latency and to improve the efficiency of the processors. Floating point division is considered as a high latency operation. This papers looks into one such division algorithm, examines the hardware block diagram and suggests an alternative path which may be cost effective.