Trends Of Digital Signal Processing In Automotive
- 25 August 2005
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Abstract
The advent of single-chip programmable digital signal processors (OSP) has expanded digital signal processing into automotive applications. Digital signal processors, compatible in cost to general-purpose microcomputers, offer much higher throughput in performing computationally intensive tasks. Because of this advantage, closed loop control, adaptive control, and digital audio processing can now be implemented in a cost effective manner. Some of the DSP automotive applications include combustion feedback engine control, active suspension systems, anti -skid brakes incorporating traction control and digital audio-based entertainment systems. The availability of digitaI signal processors i s changing many aspects of automotive designs. Early adopters of this technology for innovative automotive products wiII enjoy leadership and financial benefits over their competition. The impact of DSP to the automobile has just begun and will continue beyond the year 2000 ( I ) . This new technology has also presented tremendous challenges to both automotive and semiconductor industries. This paper first discusses digital signal processing characteristics. After reviewing historical digital signal processing solutions, the paper focuses on single-chip programmable digital signal processors and compares their architectural designs to general- purpose microprocessors and microcontrollers. Deficiencies of early digital signal processors are discussed and trends of DSP are explored. Performance and cost benefits of using DSP in digital control systems are explained. Automotive applications of digital signal processors are discussed in areas of powertrain, body and chassis control, and entertainment systems. The last part of the paper discusses the challenges presented to both automotive industry and semiconductor vendors.Keywords
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