Digital Design of Signal Processing Systems discusses a spectrum of architectures and methods for effective implementation of algorithms in hardware (HW). Encompassing all facets of the subject this book includes conversion of algorithms from floating-point to fixed-point format, parallel architectures for basic computational blocks, Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL), SystemVerilog and coding guidelines for synthesis.

The book also covers system level design of Multi Processor System on Chip (MPSoC); a consideration of different design methodologies including Network on Chip (NoC) and Kahn Process Network (KPN) based connectivity among processing elements. A special emphasis is placed on implementing streaming applications like a digital communication system in HW. Several novel architectures for implementing commonly used algorithms in signal processing are also revealed. With a comprehensive coverage of topics the book provides an appropriate mix of examples to illustrate the design methodology.

Key Features:

A practical guide to designing efficient digital systems, covering the complete spectrum of digital design from a digital signal processing perspective
Provides a full account of HW building blocks and their architectures, while also elaborating effective use of embedded computational resources such as multipliers, adders and memories in FPGAs
Covers a system level architecture using NoC and KPN for streaming applications, giving examples of structuring MATLAB code and its easy mapping in HW for these applications
Explains state machine based and Micro-Program architectures with comprehensive case studies for mapping complex applications

The techniques and examples discussed in this book are used in the award winning products from the Center for Advanced Research in Engineering (CARE). Software Defined Radio, 10 Gigabit VoIP monitoring system and Digital Surveillance equipment has respectively won APICTA (Asia Pacific Information and Communication Alliance) awards in 2010 for their unique and effective designs.

About the Author

Dr. Shoab Ahmed Khan, Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE), Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr. Shoab Ahmed Khan is currently Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology, as well as CEO for the Center for Advanced Research (CARE), both in Pakistan. He is also Associate Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering at Michigan State University in the USA. Additionally, Dr. Khan has had over 14 years industrial experience in companies such as Scientific Atlanta, Picture Tel, Cisco Systems and Avaz Networks. He is one of five recipients of the National Education Award 2001 in the category of 'Outstanding Services to Science and Technology', and NCR National Excellence Award 2007 in the category of IT education. He was also awarded a Presidential Gold Medal for being the best teacher of NUST 2006.

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