Embedded reconfigurable array targeting motion estimation applications

Motion estimation is a complex computation found in video compression algorithms, such as standards like MPEG-4 and H.263. This paper proposes an embedded reconfigurable array for low-power and high-throughput implementations of motion estimators. This array is part of a heterogeneous SoC platform with multiple processors and computational elements. The embedded reconfigurable array targets multimedia and lowpower system-on-chip applications, such as future mobile devices. We provide results which demonstrate a 75% reduction in power consumption in addition to improvements in timing and area over standard FPGA architectures.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: ISCAS
• Authors: Sami Khawam, Tughrul Arslan, Fred Westall
• Keywords: Embedded Reconfigurable Array, Heterogeneous Soc Platform, ISCAS 2003, Reconfigurable Array Targets