Represents the number:
(-1)^s * 1.significand * 2^exponent
Real is a 6-byte (48-bit) representation of a number v
| Bit(s) | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | s | Sign, 0 = positive, 1 = negative |
| 8-46 | f | Signficand = 1.f |
| 0-7 | e | Exponent, 127 <= e <= -128 |
The value v of the number is determined by the following:
If 0 < e <= 255, then v = (-1)^s * 2^(e - 129) * (l.f).
If e = 0, then v = 0.
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