What applications do DSP processors primarily target?

1. What are the applications of DSP?
2. Where are DSP chips used?
3. What are the main features of DSP processor?
4. Which architecture is preferred for DSP applications and why?

What are the applications of DSP?

DSP is used primarily in areas of audio signal, speech processing, RADAR, seismology, audio, SONAR, voice recognition, and some financial signals. For example, digital signal processing is used for speech compression for mobile phones, as well as speech transmission for mobile phones.

Where are DSP chips used?

DSPs are fabricated on MOS integrated circuit chips. They are widely used in audio signal processing, telecommunications, digital image processing, radar, sonar and speech recognition systems, and in common consumer electronic devices such as mobile phones, disk drives and high-definition television (HDTV) products.

What are the main features of DSP processor?

The general DSP is designed and optimized for applications such as digital filtering, correlation, convolution, and FFT. In addition to these applications, the special DSP has features that are optimized for unique applications such as audio processing, compression, echo cancellation, and adaptive filtering.

Which architecture is preferred for DSP applications and why?

Harvard Architecture

When the buses work independently, then data & program instructions can be fetched together to improve the speed over the single bus. At present, this dual bus architecture is used by DSPs.