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| Case Study: Cool Algorithm, But Will It Fit in My Product? |
By BDTI, 2/14/2007
Algorithms are the essence of digital signal processing; they are the mathematical “recipes” that transform signals in useful ways. Companies developing new DSP algorithms, or considering purchasing or licensing algorithms, often need to assess whether the algorithm will fit within their processing budget—and thereby within their cost and power consumption targets.
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| Texas Instruments Announces Multi-core Baseband Processor |
By BDTI, 1/17/2007
 In December,Texas Instruments announced the TCI6487 multi-core baseband processor. The TCI6487 features three TMS320C64x+ DSP cores, and an antenna interface to support OBSAI and CPRI protocols. The device will be manufactured in a 65 nm process and is intended mainly for GSM, TD-SCDMA and WiMAX basestation applications.
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| PicoChip: Defying the Odds |
By BDTI, 12/13/2006
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late 1990s and into 2001 saw a large number of start-ups with unique
processor architectures targeting applications like wireless
infrastructure. Fabless semiconductor startup PicoChip stands out from
among this wave as a survivor. In this article, BDTI provides an update
on PicoChip’s status, technology, and business model.
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| Altera Hones DSP Capabilities with Stratix III FPGAs |
By BDTI, 12/13/2006
 Altera this November announced its next generation of FPGAs, the Stratix III. The new devices feature enhancements to the DSP blocks in addition to other architectural changes. These enhancements coupled with migration to a 65 nm process should boost the already-impressive DSP capabilities of the Stratix chips.
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| Sandbridge Launches Power-Optimized Programmable Handset Processor |
By BDTI, 9/27/2006
 Fabless chip start-up Sandbridge announces its new, fully programmable SB3011 chip aimed at replacing baseband and application processors in cellular handsets. Given the multiplicity of cellular standards and the expected emergence of WLAN and TV receiver functionality in handsets, will the advantage of software programmability give the Sandbridge solution the necessary edge?
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| Atmel Introduces 32-bit MPU with DSP Features |
By BDTI, 2/22/2006
Last month Atmel announced the AVR32, a 32-bit microprocessor core with signal-processing-oriented features. The AVR32 targets computationally intensive, battery-powered applications such as consumer entertainment devices. The AVR32 joins a growing list of 32-bit microprocessors targeting these applications.
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| Case Study – Measuring Processor Energy Consumption |
By BDTI, 1/17/2006
Energy consumption is a chief concern for many digital signal processing applications, especially for portable applications where battery life is paramount. In these applications, an accurate understanding of energy consumption is critical to processor selection and to system design. Unfortunately, many obstacles hinder comparisons of processors’ energy consumption.
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