Performance Comparisons Of Modern Digital Signal Processing Vlsi Microprocessors

The continual and rapid evolution of modern DSPuP (Digital Signal Processing microProcessors) makes it difficult for experienced DSP analysts to keep up with technological advances. It is even more difficult for new aspiring analysts to enter the DSP field and try to keep up with evolving technologies. Thus, the authors present reviews and performance comparisons of the newest multiprocessor VLSI DSPuP with the intention of providing concise focused analyses that may help established or aspiring DSP analysts evaluate the applicability of new DSP technology to their specific applications. The Analog Devices SHARC TM and the Texas Instruments TMS320C80 families of DSPuPs will be emphasized with some reference to other processors offered where appropriate.