Re: [PIC] Easiest way to find the inverse of a 16-bit integer

Perplexity suggests small look up table then refined by Newton Rapson for
rapid convergence.

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/algorithms-for-1-x-for-16-bit-Q77Z0QO_QSWGPRQyEXlFrg


Russell.

On Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:17 PM Dwayne Reid <[email protected]> wrote:

> Good day to all.
>
> As part of my current project, I need to find the inverse of a 16-bit
> binary integer.  That is: 1/X.
>
> I was going to dig out my old division routines but was thinking there may
> be an easier way to go.
>
> Suggestion greatly appreciated.
>
> Many thanks!
>
> dwayne
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