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Computer programming condition
The term arithmetic underflow is a condition in a computer program where the result of a calculation is a number of more precise absolute value than the computer can actually represent in memory on its central processing unit (CPU). Wikipedia →
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- Pick up a classic book: Design of arithmetic units for digital computersThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Conditions for underflow and overflow of an arithmetic stackCited 0 times
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Design of arithmetic units for digital computersJohn B. Gosling · 1980
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