VLSI Architecture for signal processing with alternate low-level primitive structures (ALPS)

A set of Alternate Low-Level Primitive Structures (ALPS) has been considered in this context. It is envisaged that each standalone structure consists of an input queue, an output queue, the processing primitive, and mechanisms for control and synchronization. Some of these primitives and a new system architecture, which allows orderly VLSI/VHSIC transition are described.