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14 years ago

Multiplication Rounding

Hey guys, I am multiplying two 32 bit numbers using LPM_MULT. Each number is in Q16.16 fixed point format. The product is a 64 bit Q32.32 number. I then shift the product to the ri...
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14 years ago

Regarding shift idea, you don't need to think that way, just discard 32 LSBs. shift is applicable if you keep 64 bits and want to shift divide or shift multiply.