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T J
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Sep 9, 2020 11:03 PM UTC
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Which is the Smallest processor that has Double Precision Floating Point ?

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    TDK
    TDKBest answer
    Sep 9, 2020 11:25 PM UTC

    Probably the STM32H7A/H7B WLCSP132 chips. (4.57 X 4.37 mm)

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    TDK
    TDKBest answer
    Sep 9, 2020 11:25 PM UTC

    Probably the STM32H7A/H7B WLCSP132 chips. (4.57 X 4.37 mm)

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    T J
    T JAuthor
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    Sep 9, 2020 11:31 PM UTC

    still 10x10mm, was hoping to get a smaller package.

    the L412 QFN-48 is 5x5 but only single precision..

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    Danish1
    Lead III
    Sep 11, 2020 7:49 AM UTC

    One thing the OP didn't make clear was whether it is acceptable to do the floating-point in software.

    All the compilers provide software double-precision floating-point where it's needed. It will increase execution-time (hence power-consumption), and use up more FLASH. But often this is a good overall solution.

    But even the smallest stm32l0 can do it. A quick check found stm32l052T8 is 2.61 x 2.88 mm but I don't know if that's the smallest.

    T J
    T JAuthor
    Senior III
    Sep 12, 2020 10:12 AM UTC
    Yes, we need to shutdown quick, so hardware is the best answer.
    In the end, I Had to compromise, with the L433-48pin, will have to calculate the double from the Single Floating Point Hardware.