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Implement fixed point mulifx functions in llvm-libc

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#129,123 opened on Feb 27, 2025

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Description

ISO 18037 describes various fixed point mulifx functions which multiply a fixed point number by an integer and returns an integer rather than a fixed point type.

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Research direction
Study existing fixed point functions in llvm libc (e.g., addfx, subfx) and implement the mulifx family following the same pattern. Ensure correct overflow handling and rounding modes as per ISO 18037.
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c
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api
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3
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3-5 days
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Active
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Mostly clear
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C
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45