PIMM1, an image processing ASIC based on mathematical morphology

To meet image analysis requirements in terms of processing speed and computing capacities, the authors have developed an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) with a programmable architecture, supporting the latest algorithms of mathematical morphology. Designed in 1.5- mu m CMOS technology, the ASIC can process 8-b images at a 20-MHz pixel frequency, in pipeline or in parallel. The architecture of PIMM1 is discussed, along with two multiprocessor organizations.<
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