A polynomial time algorithm for solving the word-length optimization problem
Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer-Aided Design
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In this paper, the problem of bounding the performance of good wordlength combinations for fixed-point digital signal processing flowgraphs is addressed. By formulating and solving an approximate optimization problem, a lower bounding curve on attainable cost/quality combinations is rapidly calculated. This curve and the associated wordlength combinations are useful in several situations, and can serve as starting points for real design searches. A detailed design example that utilizes these concepts is given.