Motorola MVME187 User Manual
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Using the 187Bug Debugger
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Scientific Notation
This format provides a convenient way to enter and display a
floating point decimal number. Internally, the number is assembled
into a packed decimal number and then converted into a number of
the specified data type.
floating point decimal number. Internally, the number is assembled
into a packed decimal number and then converted into a number of
the specified data type.
Entering data in this format requires the following fields:
For more information about the floating point SFU, refer to the
MC88100 RISC Microprocessor User's Manual.
MC88100 RISC Microprocessor User's Manual.
An optional sign bit (+ or -).
One decimal digit followed by a decimal point.
Up to 17 decimal digits (at least one must be entered).
An optional Exponent Þeld that consists of:
One decimal digit followed by a decimal point.
Up to 17 decimal digits (at least one must be entered).
An optional Exponent Þeld that consists of:
An optional underscore.
The Exponent Þeld identiÞer, letter ÒEÓ.
An optional Exponent sign (+, -).
From 1 to 3 decimal digits.
The Exponent Þeld identiÞer, letter ÒEÓ.
An optional Exponent sign (+, -).
From 1 to 3 decimal digits.