Digital Logic Design Assignment 01 Converting Binary Floating Point Number to Decimal

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This document outlines the steps involved in converting a 32-bit binary floating-point number into a decimal equivalent. It
will specifically analyze the provided 32-bit binary floating-point number 11000100110110101011010111000111 and
demonstrate the conversion process using the IEEE 754 single-precision floating-point format.
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The IEEE 754 standard defines a specific format for representing floating-point numbers in binary. This standard is widely
used in computing and ensures consistent representation and interpretation of floating-point numbers across different
platforms. The format consists of three main parts:
Sign Bit (1 bit): This bit determines whether the number is positive or negative. A value of 0 represents a positive
number, while 1 indicates a negative number.
Exponent (8 bits): The next 8 bits represent the exponent of the number. This exponent is biased by 127, meaning that
the actual exponent is calculated by subtracting 127 from the value represented by these 8 bits.
Mantissa (23 bits): The remaining 23 bits represent the fractional part of the number, also known as the mantissa. An
implied leading 1 is always assumed in front of the mantissa, representing a value of 1.0.
Step 1: Splitting the Binary String
The first step involves splitting the provided 32-bit binary string into its three constituent components: sign, exponent, and
mantissa. The given binary string is:
11000100110110101011010111000111
We can separate this string into its components as follows:
Sign bit (1 bit): 1

Exponent (8 bits): 10001001
Mantissa (23 bits): 10110101011010111000111
Step 2: Interpreting the Components
Now, we need to interpret the meaning of each component in terms of the floating-point representation:
Sign bit: The sign bit is 1, which indicates that the number is negative.
Exponent: The exponent is 10001001 in binary, which is equivalent to 137 in decimal. To obtain the actual exponent, we
subtract the bias of 127 from this value: Actual exponent = 137 - 127 = 10.
Mantissa: The mantissa is 10110101011010111000111 in binary. Due to the implied leading 1 in IEEE 754 format, we
write it as 1.10110101011010111000111.
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The value of a floating-point number can be calculated using the following formula:
(-1)sign bit X (1 + mantissa) X 2exponent
Let's apply this formula to our components:
Sign bit: The sign bit is 1, so the result will be negative.

Mantissa: The mantissa is 1.10110101011010111000111 in binary. To convert it to decimal:
1.101101010110101110001112 = 1 + 2\-1 + 2\-3 + 2\-4 + 2\-6 + 2\-8 + 2\-9 + 2\-11 + 2\-13\+ 2\-14 + 2\-16 + 2{-17 +
2\-19 + 2\-21 + 2\-22 This gives us approximately 1.710124969.
Exponent: The exponent is 10. Multiplying by 210 gives us 1024.
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With all the components interpreted, we can now compute the final decimal
value:
Value= (-1) X 1.710124969 X 1024
Value= -1,749.926
Therefore, the decimal equivalent of the binary floating-point number

11000100110110101011010111000111 is approximately -1749.926.
Key Takeaways
This conversion process demonstrates how the IEEE 754 standard allows for the efficient and consistent representation of
floating-point numbers in binary. The breakdown into sign, exponent, and mantissa components provides a clear
understanding of the value encoded in the binary string.
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By carefully following the steps outlined in this document, we can effectively
convert 32-bit binary floating-point numbers into their decimal equivalents.
The process involves understanding the IEEE 754 format, correctly interpreting
the components, and applying the relevant formula. This knowledge is
essential in fields like digital logic design and computer science, where binary
representations and floating-point calculations are fundamental.

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We can separate this string into its components as follows:

Sign bit (1 bit): 1

(-1)sign bit X (1 + mantissa) X 2exponent

Let's apply this formula to our components:

Sign bit: The sign bit is 1, so the result will be negative.

Value= (-1) X 1.710124969 X 1024

Therefore, the decimal equivalent of the binary floating-point number

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We can separate this string into its components as follows:

Sign bit (1 bit): 1

(-1)sign bit X (1 + mantissa) X 2exponent

Let's apply this formula to our components:

Sign bit: The sign bit is 1, so the result will be negative.

Value= (-1) X 1.710124969 X 1024

Therefore, the decimal equivalent of the binary floating-point number

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