Disclosed herein is a apparatus and method for packing a 16-bit number into an 8-bit result byte. The method and apparatus utilize a parallel processing right shift circuit and a filter to obtain desired results. The parallel processes are comprised of a plurality of multiplexers capable of discretely...http://www.google.de/patents/US6718456?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6718456 - Parallel pack instruction method and apparatus
