An approach for quantitative optimization of highly efficient dedicated CORDIC macros as SoC building blocks
Upasna Vishnoi, Michael Meixner, Tobias G. Noll · 2012
The CORDIC algorithm is frequently used in many applications and dedicated CORDIC macros are attractive components for SoCs. In order to achieve high area- and energy-efficiency for a given specification, a systematic exploration of the design space with adequate accuracy in reasonable time is required. Based on CORDIC architecture templates and an algebraic cost-model, such a quantitative approach is described. The presented approach is not only limited to the optimization of CORDIC macros, but also can be applied to many other SoC macros.