Where can I find some introductory material for Fixed Point?

Are there some useful resources to get started with fixed-point basic concepts?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Fixed Point Team]

The following resources provide a good overview of the basic concepts for you to get started with fixed-point:

These resources give you an introduction to the basic concepts regarding number representation, numerics etc.

Understanding the basics of data types and fixed-point arithmetic:

• Fixed Point Math Basics using Matlab and Simulink
• Fixed Point made easy: FPGAs

These resources cover how MathWorks tools enable fixed-point design.

How can I explore and apply fixed-point data types in my Simulink model?

Using Fixed-Point Tool:

• Comparing different Fixed-Point Data Types using Fixed-Point tool
• Visualizing signals to explore data types using Fixed-Point Tool

Fixed-Point Optimization:

• Optimizing fixed-point data types using Fxpopt

Lookup table optimization:

• Optimizing Lookup tables

These resources explain the impact of fixed-point design on your system behavior.

Impact of choosing fixed-point data types on my system

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