CORDIC (Coordinate Rotation Digital Computer)

CORDIC (Coordinate Rotation Digital Computer) is an algorithm used in digital systems to efficiently compute functions like trigonometry, square roots, and logarithms. It accomplishes this by iteratively rotating a vector in small steps, using simple operations like shifts and additions instead of multiplications. This approach enables fast, hardware-efficient calculations of angles and related functions, making it ideal for applications such as graphics, signal processing, and navigation systems. Essentially, CORDIC transforms complex mathematical computations into a sequence of straightforward, repeatable procedures that a digital device can perform quickly and with minimal hardware resources.