A novel system and method computes a floating point value of an exponential expression in the form of "a.sup.x " in a geometry accelerator. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the method includes the steps of receiving the values "a" and x of the exponential expression, where both "a" and...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5926406?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5926406 - System and method for calculating floating point exponential values in a geometry accelerator
