Embedded SIMD Vector Signal Processor Design
Gerhard Paul Fettweis · 2003
Abstract — Digital signal processors (DSPs) have become a key component for the design of communications ICs, in particular for wireless solutions. However, why does it make sense to use them and for which target application area? How can the new processing power requirements be met? The block nature of wireless communications leads to SIMD (single instruction multiple data) vector signal processors being a natural fit to the problem. Novel methods of developing architectures make these “V-DSPs ” small in size, power consumption, and flexible in programming.