OMAP 3 based signal processing for biomedical engineering teaching

When it comes to academic signal processing, students´ experiences are sometimes spoilt by the dry nature of the topic, applying only mathematical methods. We propose in the following a more hands-on method to acquire signal processing experiences by utilizing state-of-the-art Digital Signal Processor hardware for biomedical engineering related tasks. In order to circumvent hindering setup problems we provide students with a complete and royalty free development environment based on Virtual Machines to program an OMAP3530 dual core processor. That way students can jump start implementing class relevant signal processing algorithms and gain a physical impression of realtime signal processing.