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Altera_Forum
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9 years ago

floating point number

Hi All, How can I convert a std_logic_vector number into a floating point number? What is the command-operator? what library to use? is it synthesizable ? Thanks
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9 years ago

If you want a synthesisable fp number you will have to use slv and user the floating point cores provided by altera. But why do you want floating point? Usually fire FPGAs it is far more efficient to use fixed point.