Re: [boost] Large Integer Library

Subject: Re: [boost] Large Integer Library
From: Christopher Kormanyos (e_float_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-07-03 16:46:11

>> In my opinion, medium integers from 64 through, say, 1024 or
>> 2048 bits are a niche needing explicit treatment.

> Please take a look at this library:
> http://www.mentor.com/esl/catapult/algorithmic

> "Algorithmic C (AC) datatypes are a class-based C++ library that
> provides arbitrary-length integer, fixed-point and complex data types.
> They enable algorithm, system and hardware designers to precisely
> model bit-true behavior in C++ specifications while accelerating
> simulation speeds by 10-200x faster versus alternate datatypes."

> I believe this is an example of the explicit treatment you are referring to.
> This is the best open source example of such that I know of.

> Regards, Luke

Wow, Thanks Luke! That sure looks good based on the description.
I will take a closer look later as time allows.

Best regards, Chris.