Why exponent in float is displaced by 127?
Well, the real question is : What is the advantage of such notation in comparison to 2’s complement notation?
Why exponent in float is displaced by 127? Well, the real question is :
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Why exponent in float is displaced by 127?
Well, the real question is : What is the advantage of such notation in comparison to 2’s complement notation?
Since the exponent as stored is unsigned, it is possible to use integer instructions to compare floating point values. the the entire floating point value can be treated as a signed magnitude integer value for purposes of comparison (not twos-compliment).