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Fixed-Point Overview

Understand fixed-point concepts and terminology

Learn more about fixed-point concepts and terminology. You can also learn about the arithmetic operations used by fixed-point DSP System Toolbox™ blocks, including arithmetic operations and type casts that can invoke rounding and overflow handling methods.

Topics

  • Fixed-Point Signal Processing

    Discusses advantages of fixed-point development in general and of fixed-point support in System Toolbox software in particular, as well as lists common applications of fixed-point signal processing development.

  • Fixed-Point Concepts and Terminology

    Defines fixed-point concepts and terminology that are helpful to know as you use DSP System Toolbox software.

  • Arithmetic Operations

    Describes the arithmetic operations used by fixed-point DSP System Toolbox blocks, including operations and casts that might invoke rounding and overflow handling methods.

  • Specify Fixed-Point Attributes for Blocks

    Teaches you how to specify fixed-point attributes and parameters in software on both the block and system levels.