Computer Accessories User Manual

TU Dresden, 4/29/2008 Slide 14
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General Purpose DSP vs. DSP in ASIC
 Application Specific Integrated Circuits
(ASICs) are semiconductors designed for
dedicated functions.
 The advantages and disadvantages of using
ASICs are listed below:
Advantages
Advantages
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High throughput
High throughput
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Lower silicon area
Lower silicon area
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Lower power consumption
Lower power consumption
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Improved reliability
Improved reliability
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Reduction in system noise
Reduction in system noise
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Low overall system cost
Low overall system cost
Disadvantages
Disadvantages
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High investment cost
High investment cost
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Less flexibility
Less flexibility
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Long time from design to
Long time from design to
market
market