Embedded Software in Real-Time Signal Processing Systems Application and Architecture Trends.ppt

Embedded Software in Real-Time Signal Processing Systems: Application and Architecture Trends Presented by Cedric Ma for EE249 09/04/2001 Outline I. Introduction II. Market Processor Trends III. Embedded Processors in Multimedia, Wireless, Telecom IV. Embedded Systems Application Trends V. Embedded Software Development Needs Some Terms ASIP - application specific instruction-set processor cores MPU - Microprocessor Unit MCU - Microcontroller Unit DSP - Digital Signal Processor I. Introduction Telecom, Multimedia, Consumer Electronics Rapid evolution toward single chip integration Range of solutions: general purpose cores to ASIP Future role of embedded processors? Convergence of computing, communication, and consumer electronics: short time-to-market, very low costs Stabilization of PC market growth Increasing growth of wireless and multimedia Consumer oriented applications most influential to technology evolution in early 21st century especially wireless communications, multimedia II. Market Processor Trends A. Overall Semiconductor B. Embedded Processor A. Overall Semiconductor Two key trends: Continued growth of: Processors Memories Growth leaders are: Multimedia Wireless New Technology Drivers General purpose computing chips and memories in the past were main contributor to evolution of VLSI technology and design methods New role assumed by: Wireless: GSM, DECT cordless phone Multimedia: MPEG2 decoders, DVD, HDTV B. Embedded Processor Trends Main application classes for programmable processors Computing Applications Desktop, notebooks, workstations, server characterized by user programmability Embedded Applications More specific Dedicated function: ABS, autopilot Real-time behavior (strict requirements) Correctness of design (impact to environment) B: Embedded Processor Classes Embedded Processors Instruction-set programmable processors used in embedded systems Include MCU, DSP, MPU (CISC RISC) ASIP Programmable processor for specific, well-defined class