FPGA implementation of a reconfigurable SPIHT coprocessor

Third generation mobile communication standards is soon enable an ubiquitous fruition of audio-visual services. Beyond these attractive motivations, some critical factors are hidden: the design of wireless terminals has to deal with limited power budgets and reduced resources availability. This paper proposes an FPGA implementation of a SPIHT coprocessor, designed for mobile environments. Particular emphasis has been posed on the reconfigurability of the core and on hardware implications.