Computer arithmetic for the processing of media signals

Vojin G. Oklobdzija; Aamir A. Farooqui

doi:10.1117/12.406497

13 November 2000 Computer arithmetic for the processing of media signals

Vojin G. Oklobdzija, Aamir A. Farooqui

Proceedings Volume 4116, Advanced Signal Processing Algorithms, Architectures, and Implementations X; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406497
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Media signal processing requires high computing power and the algorithms exhibit a great deal of parallelism on low precision data. The basic components of multi-media objects are usually simple integers with 8, 12, or 16 bits of precision. In order to support efficient processing of media signals, Instructions Set Architecture (ISA) of the traditional processors requires modifications. In this paper, we present the quantitative analysis and the computational complexity required to perform media processing. Main classes of instructions that are needed for the required level of performance of the Media Processor are identified. Their efficient implementation and effect on the processor data-path is discussed. The main operations required in media processing are Addition (with or without saturation), Multiplication (with or without rounding), Sum of Products, and Average of two numbers.

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Vojin G. Oklobdzija and Aamir A. Farooqui "Computer arithmetic for the processing of media signals", Proc. SPIE 4116, Advanced Signal Processing Algorithms, Architectures, and Implementations X, (13 November 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406497

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