A method for approximating mathematical functions using polynomial expansions is implemented in a numeric processing system (10) which comprises a control and timing circuit (18), a microprogram store (20) and a multiplier circuit (34). The multiplier circuit (34) may comprise a rectangular aspect ratio...http://www.google.de/patents/US5042001?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5042001 - Method and apparatus for performing mathematical functions using polynomial approximation and a rectangular aspect ratio multiplier
