Conversion Functions
  
    
    
     
   
   Formal Definition
  
   Conversion functions convert data formats between integer, real and 
   bit representations. 
  
   Simplified Syntax
  
   $bitstoreal(bit_number) ; 
  
   $itor(integer_number)
    ; 
  
   $realtobits(real_number)
    ; 
  
   $rtoi(real_number)
    ; 
  
   Description
  
   The $bitstoreal function 
   converts a bit pattern to a real number. The $itor 
   function converts an integer to a real number. The $realtobits
    function converts a real number to its binary a equivalent. 
   The $rtoi function converts 
   a real number to an integer. 
  
   Examples
  
   Example 1 
  
   reg [31:0] a, result_b ; 
   integer b, result_I ; 
   real c, result_r ; 
   result_r = $bitstoreal(a) ; 
   result_r = $itor(b) ; 
   result_b = $realtobits(c) ; 
   result_I = $rtoi(c) ; 
  
   Important Notes
  
  
    
 
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