In a broad sense, a True Information Processor is a processor that collects, stores, and controls real information (signal) and is abbreviated as TIP. In a narrow sense, a True Information Processor refers to an information processor used to process...
In this paper, we propose direct simulations between a given network of evolutionary processors with an arbitrary topology of the underlying graph and a network of evolutionary processors with underlying graphs—that is, a complete graph, a star graph...
The widespread adoption of fifth-generation Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC-V) processors in embedded systems has driven advancements in domestic processor design. However, research on processor performance optimization methods predominantly...
We investigated the computational power of a new variant of network of splicing processors, which simplifies the general model such that filters remain associated with nodes but the input and output filters of every node coincide. This variant, calle...
Networks of splicing processors (NSP for short) embody a subcategory among the new computational models inspired by natural phenomena with theoretical potential to handle unsolvable problems efficiently. Current literature considers three variants in...
The Gaofen-3 (GF-3) data processor was developed as a workstation-based GF-3 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data processing system. The processor consists of two vital subsystems of the GF-3 ground segment, which are referred to as data ingesting sub...
The advantage of FPGAs lies in their ability to implement a fully hardware solution for interfacing with various input/output (I/O) devices. Each block can work in parallel with all the others, simplifying the satisfaction of timing constraints. Howe...
In the present paper, the models of structural analysis and evaluation of efficiency indicators (reliability, fault tolerance, viability, and flexibility) of a multi-core processor with variable structure, equipped with multi-functional cores, are co...
Current computation architectures rely on more processor-centric design principles. On the other hand, the inevitable increase in the amount of data that applications need forces researchers to design novel processor architectures that are more data-...
The prefetcher is one of the key performance subsystems in RISC-V processors, and its design can significantly enhance memory access efficiency, reduce latency, and improve overall processor performance. This paper conducts in-depth research on the d...
In this paper, we present a new digital baseband processor for UHF tags. It is a low-power and low-voltage digital circuit and adopts the Chinese military standard protocol GJB7377.1. The processor receives data or commands from the RF front-end and...
The German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) TIMELINE project (“Time Series Processing of Medium Resolution Earth Observation Data Assessing Long-Term Dynamics in our Natural Environment”) aims to develop an operational processing and data management environm...
The development of computation technology and artificial intelligence (AI) field brings about AI to be applied to various system. In addition, the research on hardware-based AI processors leads to the minimization of AI devices. By adapting the AI de...
A multi-center self-assessment survey was conducted to evaluate patient satisfaction with the Advanced Bionics Neptune™ waterproof sound processor used with the AquaMic™ totally submersible microphone. Subjective satisfaction with the different Neptu...
Division is generally regarded as a low-frequency, high-latency operation in integer operations. Division is also the operation that stalls the processor pipeline most frequently. In order to improve the overall performance of embedded processors, a...
The development of the mobile industry brings about the demand for high-performance embedded systems in order to meet the requirement of user-centered application. Because of the limitation of memory resource, employing compressed data is efficient f...
This paper presents the performance analysis for both the computing performance and the energy efficiency of a Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) based application, used to simulate three-dimensional multicomponent turbulent systems on massively parallel...
Embedded processors are widely used in various systems working on different tasks with different workloads. A more complex micro-architecture leads to better peak performance and worse power consumption. Shutting down the units designed for performan...
Neuromorphic processors, the new generation of brain-inspired non-von Neumann computing systems, are developed to better support the execution of spiking neural networks (SNNs). The neuromorphic processor typically consists of multiple cores and adop...
The rapid evolution of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, such as e-health and the smart ecosystem, has resulted in the emergence of numerous security flaws. Therefore, security protocols must be implemented among IoT network nodes to resist the...
Code instrumentation enables the observability of an embedded software system during its execution. A usage example of code instrumentation is the estimation of “worst-case execution time” using hybrid analysis. This analysis combines sta...
This paper reports the results of a system-level total ionizing dose (TID) effect simulation study on a SMIC 130 nm LEON2 processor. Firstly, the device-level simulations of the 130 nm NMOS transistors are performed using the Sentaurus TCAD software...
The aim of this survey was to gather data from both implant recipients and professionals on the ease of use of the Naída CI Q70 (Naída CI) sound processor from Advanced Bionics and on the usefulness of the new functions and features available. A seco...
The German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) TIMELINE project aims to develop an operational processing and data management environment to process 30 years of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVH...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging technology that forms a huge network of different objects and intelligent devices. IoT Security is becoming more important due to the exchange of sensitive sensor data and the potential for incorporating th...
The use of real-time systems is growing at an increasing rate. This raises the power efficiency as the main challenge for system designers. Power asymmetric multicore processors provide a power-efficient platform for building complex real-time system...
This research article presents a comprehensive study focusing on advancing radar systems for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance in cluttered environments. The proliferation of UAV technology and its diverse applications have raised concerns a...
Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is a unique imaging radar system that is capable of obtaining high-resolution images by using signal-processing techniques while operating in all weather and in the absence of a light source. The potential of SAR in a w...
This paper presents a comprehensive register transfer-level (RTL) fault injection study targeting the program counter (PC) of the LEON3 processor, a SPARC V8-compliant core widely used in safety-critical and radiation-prone embedded applications. Usi...
Replacement policies have an important role in the functioning of the cache memory of processor cores. The implementation of a successful policy allows us to increase the performance of the processor core and the computer system as a whole. Replaceme...
This work generalizes Shor’s algorithm into quasi-Shor algorithms by replacing the modular exponentiation with alternative unitary operations. By using the quantum circuits to generate Bell states as the unitary operations, a specific example c...
Nowadays, the secure program execution of embedded processor has attracted considerable research attention, since more and more code tampering attacks and transient faults are seriously affecting the security of embedded processors. The program monit...
With the development of large-scale CMOS-integrated circuit manufacturing technology, microprocessor chips are more vulnerable to soft errors and radiation interference, resulting in reduced reliability. Core reliability is an important element of th...
Whether a processor can meet the real-time requirements of a system is a crucial factor affecting the security of real-time systems. Currently, the methods for evaluating hardware real-time performance and the quality of real-time performance are not...
With the rapid development of the electronics industry, the scale of the global Internet of Things (IoT) industry has shown an exponential growth trend in recent years. The huge demand for IoT equipment makes low cost an important indicator for the s...
This work introduces a novel custom-designed 16-bit RISC-V processor, intended for educational purposes and for use in low-resource equipment. The implementation, despite providing registers of 16 bits, is based on RV32E RISC-V ISA, but with some key...
While network coding is well known for its efficiency and usefulness in wireless sensor networks, the excessive costs associated with decoding computation and complexity still hinder its adoption into practical use. On the other hand, high-performanc...
This paper proposes a novel hardware design for a compact crypto processor devoted to elliptic-curve point multiplication over
The shrinking of technology nodes allows higher performance, but susceptibility to soft errors increases. The protection has been implemented mainly by lockstep or hardened process techniques, which results in a lower frequency, a larger area, and hi...
Modern processors have improved performance but still face challenges such as power consumption, storage limitations, and the need for faster processing. The 16-bit Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) accelerate DSP applications by significantly enhanci...
This paper investigates the energy savings that near-subthreshold processors can obtain in edge AI applications and proposes strategies to improve them while maintaining the accuracy of the application. The selected processors deploy adaptive voltage...
Despite the indispensable role of traditional electronic computers in modern society, their limitations in parallel processing capabilities, bit-width constraints, and processor bit-width are becoming increasingly apparent, especially when handling l...
Universal unitary multiport interferometers (UMIs) can perform any arbitrary unitary transformation to a vector of input optical modes, which are essential for a wide range of applications. Most UMIs are realized by fixed photonic circuits with a tri...
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a natural pathogen of insects and some other groups of invertebrates that produces three-domain Cry (3d-Cry) toxins, which are highly host-specific pesticidal proteins. These proteins represent the most commonly used bi...
Recently, stereo matching processors have been adopted in real-time embedded systems such as intelligent robots and autonomous vehicles, which require minimal hardware resources and low power consumption. Meanwhile, thanks to the through-silicon via...
In this paper, we present the first optimized implementation of ARIA block cipher on low-end 8-bit Alf and Vegard’s RISC processor (AVR) microcontrollers. To achieve high-speed implementation, primitive operations, including rotation operation,...
We demonstrate a quantum processor based on a 3D linear Paul trap that uses
Background: Many older Australian adults with cochlear implants (CI) lack funding for replacement sound processors, risking complete device failure and reduced quality of life. The need for replacement CI devices for individuals with obsolete sound p...
FPGA-based embedded image processing systems offer considerable computing resources but present programming challenges when compared to software systems. The paper describes an approach based on an FPGA-based soft processor called Image Processing Pr...
Real-time image processing and computer vision systems are now in the mainstream of technologies enabling applications for cyber-physical systems, Internet of Things, augmented reality, and Industry 4.0. These applications bring the need for Smart Ca...
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