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QUARTER-SQUARE MULTIPLIER [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

An analog multiplier whose operation is based on the identity xy=[(x+y)²-(x-y)²]/4, incorporating inverters, summers and square-law function generators.

OBS

quarter-squares multiplier: term standardized by CSA and ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

Multiplicateur dont le fonctionnement est basé sur l'identité xy=[(x+y)²-(x-y)²]/4, et qui comprend des inverseurs, des sommateurs et des générateurs de fonction quadratique.

OBS

multiplicateur parabolique : terme normalisé par la CSA et l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas para computación
DEF

En equipos analógicos, una multiplicadora que incorpora generadores de función cuadrática, unidades de inversión de signo y totalizadores.

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