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Is CORDIC still used?
In 1959, Volder [17], introduced the CORDIC algorithm in order to compute approximations of trigonometric functions. This method is still used because of its adequacy to hardware design.
What is CORDIC used for?
CORDIC is a method of calculating a math function using much simpler math operations in a loop called a Binary Search. Most commonly CORDIC is used to calculate ATAN2 (Angle), and Hypotenuse (Distance) of a point. CORDIC can also be used to calculate other math functions like SIN and COS.
What is a CORDIC processor?
The CORDIC arithmetic processor chip is designed and implemented to perform various functions possible in rotation and vectoring mode of circular, linear, and hyperbolic coordinate systems [
Who invented CORDIC?
CORDIC was conceived in 1956 by Jack E. Volder at the aeroelectronics department of Convair out of necessity to replace the analog resolver in the B-58 bomber's navigation computer with a more accurate and faster real-time digital solution. Therefore, CORDIC is sometimes referred to as a digital resolver.
