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Abstract: Unary computing is a relatively new method for implementing arbitrary nonlinear functions that uses unpacked thermometer number encoding, enabling much lower hardware costs. In its original ...
Linear and nonlinear functions are the building blocks of algebra. They are essential to the understanding of graphs, equations, and the principles that govern the study of mathematics beyond the ...
As math teachers, we know that identifying the type of function from a table is a fundamental skill necessary for success in algebra and beyond. However, students often struggle with this concept, ...
Abstract: Nonlinear functions are widely involved in modern digital signal processing systems, which are usually calculated by polynomial approximation, CORDIC algorithm, or look-up tables. Due to the ...