Implementing a single-processor cellular modem on an SC1000-family core

Author

Angioni, Stefano ; Lazare, Floyd

fYear

2004

fDate

16-18 Nov. 2004

Firstpage

3

Lastpage

7

Abstract

The much-heralded concept of creating a single-processor cellular modem has now become reality. TTPCom´s latest version of their cellular baseband engine (CBE 2000) combines both digital signal processor and microcontroller functions on a single processor, resulting in a greatly simplified programming model. This provides a more flexible way to partition tasks for easier maintenance and higher programming efficiency. In this paper, we present an innovation that demonstrates a new system architecture. StarCore´s VLES (variable-length execution set) technology allows software developers to develop both signal processing and control code entirely in C and compile it into a seamlessly integrated application.

Keywords

C language; cellular radio; digital signal processing chips; instruction sets; microcontrollers; modems; C control code; VLES technology; cellular baseband engine; cellular baseband modems; digital signal processor; microcontroller; signal processing C code; single-processor cellular modem; task partitioning; variable-length execution set; Baseband; Computer architecture; Digital signal processors; Engines; Functional programming; Microcontrollers; Modems; Process control; Signal processing; Technological innovation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

System-on-Chip, 2004. Proceedings. 2004 International Symposium on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8558-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISSOC.2004.1411051

Filename

1411051