This version of Intel® Compiler uses a close approximation to the IEEE floating-point standard (ANSI/IEEE Std 754-1985, IEEE Standard for Binary Floating-Point Arithmetic, 1985) unless otherwise stated. This standard is common to many microcomputer-based systems due to the availability of fast processors that implement the required characteristics.
This section outlines the characteristics of the standard and its implementation for the Intel Compilers. Except as noted, the description includes both the IEEE standard and the Intel Compiler implementation.
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