factor (MathScript RT Module Function)
LabVIEW 2011 MathScript RT Module Help
Edition Date: June 2011
Part Number: 373123B-01
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Edition Date: June 2011
Part Number: 373123B-01
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Owning Class: basic
Requires: MathScript RT Module
Syntax
c = factor(a)
Description
Computes the prime factorization of a given number. A number is prime if and only if the number is a positive integer with exactly one positive divisor other than 1.
Inputs
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| a | Specifies the number you want to factor. a is a positive integer. a has an upper limit of 2^32-1. |
Outputs
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| c | Returns the set of prime numbers whose product equals a. c is a row vector of primes. The factors in c might repeat. For example, factor(16) returns the vector [2, 2, 2, 2]. |
Details
The following table lists the support characteristics of this function.
| Supported in the LabVIEW Run-Time Engine | Yes |
| Supported on RT targets | Yes |
| Suitable for bounded execution times on RT | Not characterized |
Examples
C = factor(1000001)