[A83] Re: Divide by 12

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Subject: [A83] Re: Divide by 12
From: "Patai Gergely" <patai_gergely@fastmail.fm>
Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2003 16:37:21 +0100
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> > > I was wondering what would be the fastest way to divide by 12.
> >Using a LUT.
> Unless you have a lot of space or really need the speed I wouldn't use a 
> LUT (lookup table).
Of course you're right. But the "fastest" way would be a LUT. The trivial
(and IMO the most practical) way would be using a simple 16:8 division
routine. It isn't an expensive operation.

Maarten, you know where to look. :)

PG

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[A83] Divide by 12

From: "Maarten Z." <m021085@hotmail.com>

[A83] Re: Divide by 12

From: Martin <iemandiemand@xs4all.nl>