Run-time adaptation for reconfigurable embedded processors

Embedded processors are the heart of embedded systems. Reconfigurable embedded processors comprise an extended instruction set that is implemented using a reconfigurable fabric (similar to a field-programmable gate array, FPGA). Thisbook presents novel concepts, strategies, and implementations to increase therun-time adaptivity of reconfigurable embedded processors. Concepts and techniques are presented in an accessible, yet rigorous context. A complex, realistic H.264 video encoder application with a high demand for adaptivity is presented and used as an example for motivation throughout the book. A novel, run-time system is demonstrated to exploit the potential for adaptivity and particular approaches/algorithms are presented to implement it. Presents a new approach to increase the adaptivity of embedded processors Describes a novel approachto increasing the adaptivity for reconfigurable processors, explained in a very visual/imaginable manner, as well a very precise/formal manner Presents a complex, realistic H.264 video encoder application with a high demand for adaptivity and uses that example for motivation/in-depth evaluation throughout the book INDICE: Introduction.- Background and related work.- Modular Special Instructions.- The RISPP Run-time System.- RISPP Architecture Details.- Benchmarks and Comparisons.- Conclusion and outlook.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-7411-2
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 190
• Fecha Publicación: 29/11/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés