Title :
PROPHID: a data-driven multi-processor architecture for high-performance DSP
Author :
Leijten, Jeroen A J ; Van Meerbergen, Jef L. ; Timmer, Adwin H. ; Jess, Jochen A G
Author_Institution :
Philips Res. Lab., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
PROPHID is a design method for high-performance systems with a focus on high-throughput signal processing applications. It makes use of a novel stream-based multi-processor architecture, consisting of data-driven autonomous processors interconnected by a programmable connection network. The key element is the communication arbiter which controls the flow of data between processors. Variable rates and data-dependent processing times are handled efficiently by performing scheduling at run time. We give an overview of the characteristics and advantages of the architecture as well as some implementation results
Keywords :
digital signal processing chips; multiprocessor interconnection networks; PROPHID; communication arbiter; data-driven autonomous processors; high-performance DSP; high-throughput signal processing; programmable connection network; scheduling; stream-based multiprocessor architecture; Bandwidth; Clocks; Communication networks; Communication system control; Design automation; Design methodology; Digital signal processing; Laboratories; Processor scheduling; Signal processing;
Conference_Titel :
European Design and Test Conference, 1997. ED&TC 97. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7786-4
DOI :
10.1109/EDTC.1997.582425
