Digital Signal Processing Implementations: Using DSP Microprocessors (with examples from TMS320C54XX) (Hardcover)

by Avtar Singh (Author), S. Srinivasan (Author)

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Product Description
Bridging the gap between Digital Signal Processing theory and design, this implementation-oriented textbook is based on the authors' extensive experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses on the subject. The objective of the book is to help students understand the architecture, programming, and interfacing of commercially available programmable DSP devices, and to effectively use them in system implementations. Throughout the book, the authors utilize a popular family of DSP devices, viz., TMS320C54xx from Texas Instruments. In the end, students will be comfortable in using both hardware and software for designing with the programmable DSP devices.

About the Author
Avtar Singh is Professor of Electrical Engineering at San Jose State University. Earlier he taught at the City University of New York and the County College of Morris. Before coming to San Jose State University, he was with industry. He has worked for National semiconductor, Anderson Jacobson, and Vivix Corporation, all in the silicon-valley. At San Jose State, Dr. Singh is involved in teaching and research in the areas of DSP implementation, biomedical instrumentation, and programmable devices and processors. He has published a number of articles in his areas of interest. He has also co-authored nine textbooks on Microprocessors.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 360 pages
• Publisher: CL-Engineering; 1 edition (October 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534391230
• ISBN-13: 978-0534391232
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,429,562 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginner's with DSP theory background., September 14, 2004

By	Nuey (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I took Professor Singh's DSP programming class at San Jose State University using his lecture notes (book store printed copy) from which this book is based. The class was excellent, the notes were great, and I learned a lot.

You need some basic DSP theory background (FIR/IIR filters, FFT algorithm, decimators/interpolators, sampling, quantization, etc.) to get the most from this book. Some of the main topics he covers are: TI 'C54x DSP processor architecture and memory map, mnemonic intruction set (assembly language), pipelines, setting up and programming peripheral devices (A/D-D/A converter, DMA). And lastly, he includes assembly code examples and homework problems for DSP applications.

SOME CRITIQUES:

1. You can find all the information contained in this book from TI's manuals, tutorials, and application notes. But, the strength of this book lies in combining all that information in one place in a manner that is neither too high (so general that you can't implement anything practical), nor too low (so much detail that you get lost). Great for a beginner who needs to crossover from theory to practice.

2. This book's focus is on the hardware bit/register level in assembly language; great when you need to program a really time-critical section of code but not recommended to immplement an entire system in. That's the purpose of C/C++ and real-time operating systems of which Professor Singh makes no mention.

3. I thumbed through the book at the bookstore yesterday and noticed that a CD for the code examples wasn't included. A definite drag to type all that in. Maybe he has a website for download. I'm not sure though.

4. You need to buy or have access to the 'C54x DSK board. I bought mine from TI's website for $395. I'm really happy with it. TI has plenty of documentation and good online tutorials. The software design environment, debugging/analysis tools, and RTOS that comes with it are excellent.

5. Finally, I want to say that a few sections of the book could use expanding upon. For example, I thought his explanation of interrupts could have been better. All in all though, for a solid place to get your feet wet and armed with supplemental reading material, I highly recommend this book!