Title :
Algorithm Partitioning and SoC Design for OFDM Communication Systems Using Multiple Application Specific Processors
Author :
Gruijters, Paul ; Vandewiele, Bertrand
Author_Institution :
Silicon Hive, Eindhoven
Abstract :
In this paper we present an algorithm partitioning and SoC design approach for OFDM communication systems using multiple application specific processors. Solutions that are programmable are desirable for many OFDM applications, in order to improve time to market for emerging standards, as well as to reduce the cost of maintaining product lines like for example in multiple geographic regions. While today´s ASIC solutions are commonplace, we describe in this paper how algorithm partitioning allows the creation and use of a set of specialized, embedded programmable digital signal processors that compose a practical system with respect to both silicon area and power consumption. By this approach, we achieve a high degree of programmability at silicon cost and power comparable to ASIC solutions
Keywords :
OFDM modulation; cost reduction; digital signal processing chips; embedded systems; integrated circuit design; system-on-chip; ASIC solution; OFDM communication system; SoC design; algorithm partitioning; cost reduction; embedded programmable digital signal processor; multiple application specific processor; orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; power consumption; silicon area; system-on-chip; Algorithm design and analysis; Application specific integrated circuits; Application specific processors; Costs; Digital signal processors; OFDM; Partitioning algorithms; Signal processing algorithms; Silicon; Time to market;
Conference_Titel :
Multimedia, 2006. ISM'06. Eighth IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2746-9
DOI :
10.1109/ISM.2006.22