Title :
Design of flexible ASIC´s including embedded processors for smart sensor applications
Author :
Bowen, M.E.C. ; Smith, G.B.
Author_Institution :
Lucas Adv. Eng. Centre, Solihull, UK
Abstract :
This paper describes work undertaken in collaboration with Southampton University and European Silicon Structures (ES2). It is the basis of a LINK project titled "ASIC Subsystems for Smart Sensors" supported by the DTI and SERC. The aims of the project are to investigate the facilities offered by the inclusion of a microprocessor core in the signal processing ASIC, to develop additional cells to support the smart sensor concept and at a higher level in the hierarchy to develop reusable system level blocks which will permit rapid redesign to meet new applications
Keywords :
intelligent sensors; microprocessor chips; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; real-time systems; ES2; European Silicon Structures; embedded processors; flexible ASICs; microprocessor core; reusable system level blocks; signal processing ASIC; smart sensor applications;
Conference_Titel :
Application Specific Integrated Circuits for Measurement Systems, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
