Comparison Study of Chip Performance and Applications of MCU and DSP in Motor Control

Comparison Study of Chip Performance and Applications of MCU and DSP in Motor Control

In motor control applications, MCUs (Microcontrollers) and DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) each have their unique advantages and applicable scenarios. The following is a comparative analysis of the two: 1. Advantages of MCUs 1. Cost and Integration Low Cost: MCUs are generally cheaper, suitable for cost-sensitive applications (such as home appliances and consumer electronics). High Integration: … Read more

Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Power Supply Design Based on DSP

Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Power Supply Design Based on DSP

Abstract This article mainly introduces a design method for a phase-shifted full-bridge switching power supply based on a Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The design goal is to achieve high efficiency and high stability output while addressing power loss and electromagnetic interference issues in traditional power supply designs. By introducing DSP control technology and phase-shift adjustment, … Read more

3nm DSP Silicon Photonics Solution Drives 20% Efficiency Leap in 1.6T Optical Modules!

3nm DSP Silicon Photonics Solution Drives 20% Efficiency Leap in 1.6T Optical Modules!

Recently, optical communication technology pioneer Acacia Communications launched a revolutionary product lineup—the Kibo 1.6Tbps PAM4 DSP chip and 200G/channel silicon photonic engine based on 3nm process technology, marking the official entry of high-speed optical interconnect technology into the single-wave 200G era. This solution addresses the stringent demands of AI computing clusters, achieving dual breakthroughs in … Read more

Applications of DSP in Smart Home Appliances: Covering Audio Processing, Voice Recognition, and Intelligent Control

Applications of DSP in Smart Home Appliances: Covering Audio Processing, Voice Recognition, and Intelligent Control

The report from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Li Wanwan) discusses DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, and DSP chips are those that can implement digital signal processing technology. They utilize a Harvard architecture with separate program and data storage, equipped with dedicated hardware multipliers, widely employing pipelined operations, and providing special DSP instructions to quickly implement various … Read more

Gu Liang Microelectronics: DSP Product Selection Solutions

Gu Liang Microelectronics: DSP Product Selection Solutions

Gu Liang Microelectronics Co., Ltd.’s “Lushan” series DSP chips include a variety of products, each with its unique performance specifications: 32-bit High-Performance Floating-Point DSP Chip LS-T35: Successfully developed in May 2021, it uses an 8-inch 180nm process, operates at a main frequency of 150MHz, and supports 32-bit floating-point operations. It integrates 256K16b Flash and 34K16b … Read more

DSP: A New Variable in Optical Communication!

DSP: A New Variable in Optical Communication!

In the current wave of artificial intelligence sweeping through global data center architectures, a once relatively obscure yet crucial component— Digital Signal Processor (DSP)—is quietly reshaping the future landscape of optical communication. The DSP discussed here is not the traditional voice signal processing DSP, but rather DSP chips specifically designed for high-speed optical interconnects. As … Read more

DSP with Embedded RTOS: The Best Choice for IoT

DSP with Embedded RTOS: The Best Choice for IoT

The rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has exceeded the imagination of almost everyone, with thousands of devices connecting to the network every day. In the face of such enormous market demand, traditional technologies have long been overwhelmed, while the new generation of digital signal processing (DSP) requires higher computational power and lower … Read more

Achieving High-Performance Sensor Fusion with ARC VPX DSP IP on a Budget for Embedded Solutions

Achieving High-Performance Sensor Fusion with ARC VPX DSP IP on a Budget for Embedded Solutions

Key Trends Driving the Demand for Sensor FusionSensor fusion refers to the combination of data from multiple sensors to obtain more complete and accurate results. By utilizing information provided by various sensors, better environmental awareness can be achieved. For instance, humans can understand their surroundings by combining information collected from various “sensors” (eyes, ears, nose, … Read more

Price Analysis of Y10T68 LC for DSP Chips

Price Analysis of Y10T68 LC for DSP Chips

A few days ago, Lightcounting released a table regarding the trends in DSP chips. To provide some context, a few years ago, when 200G optical modules were just starting to ramp up, the DSP market, which emerged alongside PAM4, began to grow rapidly. In contrast to the slower growth of the coherent module market, the … Read more