VLSI modular architecture methodology for realtime signal processing applications
Computer system architecture is currently under development for realtime processing applications having widely varying throughput requirements. Modularity at the VLSI chip level is therefore the highest priority attribute in the design process. In support of this modularity concept, two VLSI primitives-one for computing, the other for interconnecting-were defined for use as building blocks to customize the amount of hardware required. To maximise VLSI modularity, hardware system architecture was established incorporating the two VLSI primitives and an existing microprocessor for two groupings of hierarchies, cluster and system. The software system architecture adheres to the dataflow concept. Synchronized at the functional level, the signal processing operations that constitute the software are data-driven and data-independent. The software architecture was developed orthogonal to the hardware system architecture to ensure independence and transportability. 8 references.
- OSTI ID:
- 5364510
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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