Abstract:
In one embodiment, a dual mode execution unit is described for use in a general purpose digital signal processor (DSP). The execution unit can operate as a 16X16 multiplier in one mode and an 8-bit adder tree in another mode. The adder tree structure is constructed by reutilizing pre-existing arithmetic logic units (ALUs) in the multiplier array of the multiplier architecture. The 8-bit adder tree mode is particularly useful for performing various computation intensive algorithms used in digital video processing, such as motion search and spatial interpolation algorithms.
Abstract:
An apparatus having a core processor and a memory system is disclosed. The core processor includes at least one data port. The memory system is connected in such a way as to provide substantially simultaneous data accesses through the data port. The memory system can be made user configurable to provide appropriate memory model.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus relating to an image signal processor architecture that may be optimized for low-power consumption, processing flexibility, and/or user experience are described. In an embodiment, an image signal processor may be partitioned into a plurality of partitions. Each partition may be capable of entering a lower power consumption state. Also, processing by each partition may be done in various modes to optimize for low-power consumption, processing flexibility, and/or user experience. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus relating to an image signal processor architecture that may be optimized for low-power consumption, processing flexibility, and/or user experience are described. In an embodiment, an image signal processor may be partitioned into a plurality of partitions. Each partition may be capable of entering a lower power consumption state. Also, processing by each partition may be done in various modes to optimize for low-power consumption, processing flexibility, and/or user experience. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.