Abstract: An apparatus and method for computing a rounded floating point number. A floating point unit (FPU) receives an instruction to round a floating point number to a nearest integral value and retrieves a binary source operand having an exponent of a fixed first number of bits and a mantissa of a fixed second number of bits. If the unbiased exponent value is greater than or equal to zero and less than the fixed second number, the FPU generates a mask having N consecutive ‘1’ bits beginning with the least significant bit and whose remaining bits have a value of ‘0’, where N is equal to the fixed second number minus the unbiased exponent value. The FPU computes a bitwise OR of the source operand with the mask, increments the result if the instruction is to round up, and computes a bitwise AND of the result with the inverse of the mask.

Abstract: Sum and carry signals are formed representing a product of a first and a second operand. A bias signal is formed having a value determined by a sign of a product of the first and the second operand. An output signal is provided based on an addition of the sum signal, the carry signal, a sign-extended addend, and the bias signal. A portion of the output signal, a saturated minimum value, or a saturated maximum value, is selected as a final result based on the sign of the product and a sign of the output signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating within operating condition limits are disclosed. One embodiment of a system may comprise a margin detector that generates a specification value that is a function of a plurality of operating factors associated with a core circuit and compares the specification value with a predetermined threshold to determine if the core circuit is operating below operating condition limits. The system may further comprise an operating condition control that adjusts an activity level of the core circuit if the core circuit is operating above operating condition limits.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling instruction throughput are disclosed. One embodiment of a system may comprise a comparator that determines a difference value in an actual instructions per clock cycle throughput and a target instructions per clock cycle throughput setting, and a throttle control that sums a plurality of difference values to determine an average difference value over a plurality of clock cycles and adjusts the actual instructions per clock cycle throughput based on the average difference value.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of Coneflower, Echinacea plant named ‘All that Jazz’, with fragrant flowers on strong stems having quilled ray petals of pinkish lavender and orange cones over at least 10 weeks from mid-summer into fall and vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Sangria Splash’ with long-blooming, fragrant, single flowers, with petals that begin deep red with fuchsia spots and then becomes lighter in both the center petal portion and the margin portion. Dianthus ‘Sangria Splash’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center die-out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Apple Slice’ with long-blooming, fragrant, highly double flowers and petals with a central rose pink zone surrounded on the outside and usually bisected down the middle with a magenta border. Dianthus ‘Apple Slice’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center dying out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Coconut Punch’ with fragrant highly double flowers, petals with a reddish purple margin zone and petal limb base, with highly contrasting white petal center and thin white rim. Dianthus ‘Coconut Punch’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center die out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Black Cherry Wild’ with long-blooming, highly double flowers with fragrant highly double flowers, petals with a deep crimson outer surface surrounded on the outside by a lighter rose pink perimeter. Dianthus ‘Black Cherry Wild’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center dying out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named “Dragon Fruit’ with fragrant highly double flowers, petals with a central fuchsia pink zone and reddish purple bar. Dianthus “Dragon Fruit’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists center die out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of perennial Carnation or Pinks, Dianthus plant named ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ with long-blooming, fragrant, highly-double flowers, petals with a deep magenta base and irregular rose pink splashing in the center or petal margins. Dianthus ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ is tolerant of high temperatures and resists high temperatures and center die-out.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of ornamental cultivar of ornamental Bee Balm named Monarda didyma ‘Pardon My Purple’ has short, compact, branching stems, numerous dark fuchsia flowers and resistance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: The new and distinct plant cultivar of hardy Hibiscus named ‘Party Favor’ comprising a multitude of flowers with ruffled and heavily overlapped cotton-candy pink petals and deep magenta eye, three to five-lobed maple-like foliage with purple tinting and heavily branched stems heavily with purple tinting producing a numerous flowers over at least 12 weeks during the summer and early fall until frost.