An approach for quantitative optimization of highly efficient dedicated CORDIC macros as SoC building blocks

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.