High speed signal processor supports filtering in time and frequency domains

A monolithic integrated circuit has been developed by TRW which supports a variety of signal processing algorithms. The advanced architecture of the TMC2310 FFT-Plus, fabricated in 1.2- mu m CMOS technology, provides the capability to perform signal processing operations at bit-slice speeds while providing a system design as simple as a single-chip, programmable DSP (digital signal processor). The authors describe the architecture and performance of the TMC2310 and how it can be used to implement high-speed, nonrecursive digital filters.<>