ARM, MIPS fight it out on embedded processor front
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2002-11-18 |
| MIPS impressed the audience on the Embedded processor forum by presenting new products that make use of the MIPS core, while ARM was content on riding on Intel's enthusiasm with XScale |
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Benchmarking embedded processor energy costs
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2006-09-18 |
| Here's a guide to developing certifiable measurements of performance and energy consumption for processors and embedded systems |
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Choosing an embedded media processor
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2007-04-10 |
| Selecting a processor for multimedia applications is a complex endeavour. Here are the questions you should be asking, and the answers you should be looking for |
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How to choose an embedded media processor
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2008-08-12 |
| This article reviews the many types of media processors available for media processing applications, and explains the pros and cons of each. |
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Virtualisation for embedded multi-processor apps
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2008-12-03 |
| A virtual machine manager creates the illusion of a hardware platform for hosting an entire OS and its apps. |
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A verification environment for embedded processors
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2001-10-16 |
| This technical article describes the Altera verification environment for embedded processor devices, which addresses the conflicting needs of quality versus complexity versus time |
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| Easing embedded processing development (Part 1
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2011-08-16 |
| Here's the first of a six-part series tackling embedded processing development and the considerations that will aid embedded processor design |
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Embedded software debug for real-time trace
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2002-05-16 |
| Developing a new embedded-processor-based digital system can easily be achieved through the use of an in-circuit emulator capable of real-time trace |
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Accelerated Encryption Using A Configurable Processor Core
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2001-07-03 |
| This paper presents an abstract that covers SoC methodology to enhance and accelerate encryption using a configurable processor architecture designed for embedded applications |
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| Fundamentals of core-based FPGA design (Part 1)
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2011-08-22 |
| The first instalment of this series provides an overview of FPGA processor core types—firm, hard and soft—and the pros and cons that need to be evaluated in the context of an embedded system's requirements |
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| Easing embedded processing development (Part 3
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2011-09-01 |
| Here's as an introduction to the fundamentals of embedded software design and the considerations to aid with embedded processor design |
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| Easing embedded processing development (Part 6
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2011-09-20 |
| Here's the last instalment of this series that tackles embedded software design and the considerations to aid with embedded processor design. Part 6 looks into the security issues involved in embedded design |
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PLDs With Processor Cores Enable Browsable, Configurable Devices
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2001-07-03 |
| This paper discusses the capability of high-density PLDs with embedded processor cores to provide browsable and configurable functionalities to the device |
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Build a real-time driver drowsiness tracking system
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2009-02-04 |
| Here's a prototypical real-time tracking system based on soft-core embedded processor, FPGA and SOC |
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| Easing embedded processing development (Part 5
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2011-09-12 |
| The fifth instalment of this series provides an introduction to the fundamentals of embedded software design and considerations to aid with embedded processor design |
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Hardware root of trust: critical requirement for today's SoC
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2009-07-21 |
| As embedded programmable processor-based features increase in power, increasingly sophisticated platform SoC architectures now bring to systems the ability to modify basic hardware functions and features without redesigning the SoC from scratch |
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Dual or single? Choose the right media processor
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2007-01-05 |
| Selecting a processor for an embedded multi-media application is a complex endeavour. It involves a thorough analysis of the processor's core architecture and peripheral set |
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Curb security breach in embedded systems
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2005-09-01 |
| Well-protected embedded systems must have security measures designed-in from the outset, starting with processor or CPU core specification |
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The best way to move multimedia data
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2004-01-02 |
| With embedded media processors assuming the role of both microcontroller and signal processor, engineers need to understand how various memory management options work on these processors. While cache may be your first choice, the more active approach of DMA may be your best bet |
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Embedding floating-point math
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2006-10-02 |
| Most 32bit embedded processors that offer floating-point arithmetic are expensive. Xilinx tackles the problem using a soft processor with FPU |
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Optimising open-source signal processing software
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2006-09-07 |
| This article shows how to successfully port open-source algorithms to an embedded processor |
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Three design models for multicore systems
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2008-02-16 |
| Multicore processors that boast of lower power consumption and cost than an equivalent single-core processor are the latest consolidation trend in embedded design. This article discusses how to implement three multicore processor systems: planar pattern, grid pattern, and SMP system |
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Three design models for multicore systems
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2008-02-16 |
| Multicore processors that boast of lower power consumption and cost than an equivalent single-core processor are the latest consolidation trend in embedded design. This article discusses how to implement three multicore processor systems: planar pattern, grid pattern, and SMP system |
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Build an intelligent solar tracking system with FPGAs
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2009-01-28 |
| Read about this implementation of a prototypical solar tracking electricity generation system. |
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Five things to keep in mind when selecting a mobile SoC
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2007-12-18 |
| This article sorts through SoC design options such as power management, performance, peripherals, memory, and bus structure. |
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Designing custom embedded multi-cores
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2007-02-01 |
| There are "multi" paths a designer can take to get the needed performance. |
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Putting multi-core processing in context for power designs (Part 1)
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2008-10-10 |
| Find out why embedded device manufacturers become so enamored with multi-core devices |
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What processor is in your product
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2006-10-02 |
| What chips are other embedded systems developers using in their systems? In our annual survey, your peers reveal their vendor and size preferences. Jack Ganssle interprets the data here |
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Five things to keep in mind when selecting a mobile SoC
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2007-12-18 |
| This article sorts through SoC design options such as power management, performance, peripherals, memory, and bus structure. |
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RapidIO and PCI Express: so similar, yet so different
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2003-04-16 |
| RapidIO and PCI Express: so similar, yet so different |
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