The CORDIC Algorithm
Learn the algorithm for coordinating rotation in digital computers. Master essential concepts for robotics, graphics, and more.
Course Content
The CORDIC Algorithm is a beginner-level Udemy course taught by Ross McGowan. It runs 7h 53m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews, with 148 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated January 2023.
Explore the fascinating world of the CORDIC Algorithm! This course dives into the mathematics behind the Coordinate Rotation Digital Computer Algorithm, a powerful technique for approximating fundamental mathematical functions.
Developed in 1956 by Jack E. Volder to replace analog navigation systems, the CORDIC Algorithm has a rich history, powering early scientific calculators and floating-point math coprocessors.
In this course, you'll learn how to:
- Approximate Trigonometric Functions: Master the CORDIC Algorithm for calculating sine, cosine, tangent, arcsine, arccosine, and arctangent.
- Perform Arithmetic Operations: Discover how to use CORDIC for multiplication and division.
- Explore Hyperbolic Functions: Understand the application of CORDIC to sinh, cosh, tanh, arcsinh, arccosh, and arctanh.
- Model Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Learn to approximate the exponential function (e^x) and its inverse, lnx, using CORDIC.
We'll use Desmos, a free online graphing calculator, to model and visualize the CORDIC Algorithm. You can easily access the simulations and experiment on your own!
This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for the CORDIC Algorithm. Our goal is to fully understand and master this technique before moving on to implementing it with a floating-point unit in the next course, ultimately building a simple 32-bit math coprocessor.
Get ready to unlock the power of the CORDIC Algorithm!
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