The 'Tiny' DSP Core

The 'Tiny' core is a highly efficient, low-cost, stream processor for audio applications that can be integrated into chips such as ADC/DAC front-ends, multimedia processors, SOCs, etc.

Overview

The 'Tiny' Core can be implemented in 16, 24 or 32 bit (or indeed any other bit-width) configuration
Oxford Digital is currently working on implementations using from 65nm to 180nm technology
Power consumption is a major issue and the low power techniques used vary depending on the technology (e.g. at very small geometries static power dominates, at bigger geometries dynamic power is the key)
Chip area for the core varies from .5mm square to 1mm square depending on the technology

Cross-checks

These afford the ability to hear results in real time prior to silicon being available
They also guarantee the accuracy of implementation
There is no commitment to silicon before all the cross-checks agree at bit-accurate level

Encryption

3rd Parties can securely supply licensed software:

Core will run encrypted code
Encryption is on an instruction-by-instruction basis
Can support multiple encrypted code from different manufacturers