Chip shortage is a semiconductor crisis that occurs when global demand for semiconductor chips is much more than production. Chip shortage can happen for multiple reasons. And we already know the major reasons behind the global chip shortage 2020-21. Let’s…
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Range of Signed Numbers
If we have three binary bits, then we can represent eight numbers, starting from 0 to 7. So, in other words, 0 to 7 is the range of numbers that we can represent using three binary bits. However, this range…
Addition of 1’s Complement Signed Binary Numbers
In an earlier article, we learned about 2’s complement addition. In this article, we will discuss how to perform 1’s complement addition. We will consider the same example that is taken for the 2’s complement addition. Important Rule: Add the…
What is Overflow in case of Binary Arithmetic
Many a time, overflow in a binary addition seems like a final carry generation. However, overflow leads to an incorrect sum, whereas carry does not. This is a little confusing if not understood correctly. So, let’s understand the overflow concept…
Addition of 2’s Complement Signed Binary Numbers
Addition and subtraction of 2’s complement signed binary numbers are important learning concepts, as digital computers use 2’s complement representation. 2’s complement arithmetic follows all the basic rules of binary arithmetic. However, a few tricks need to be learned so…
Why does Global Chip Shortage Happen
All of you must have heard about the chip shortage in the recent news. The global chip shortage 2020-2021 is an ongoing crisis that affected multiple sectors. What do you understand from global chip shortage, then? Chip shortage, alternatively known…
Rules of Binary Arithmetic
Binary arithmetic is essential in all digital computers and in many other types of digital systems. Now, since we know about different number systems and signed numbers, this is the right time to learn about binary arithmetic and the associated…
Unsigned Magnitude vs Signed Magnitude Representation
Using unsigned magnitude form, we can only represent the positive numbers. Whereas, using signed magnitude form, we can represent both positive as well as negative numbers. In this article, we will highlight a few differences between the signed and unsigned…
How to Calculate the Decimal Value of Signed Binary Numbers
Now that we have learned about signed number binary representation, let’s discuss how to find out the decimal value of a signed binary number if the format of the representation is known. Sign-Magnitude Form: Only the magnitude bits are considered…
How to Represent Signed Numbers in Binary
Positive integers, including zero, can be represented as unsigned numbers. However, digital systems, such as the computer, must be able to handle both positive and negative numbers. To represent negative integers, we need a notation for negative values. In ordinary…