This e-book is the 1st in a collection of drawing close books focussed on cutting-edge improvement within the VLSI sign Processing zone. it's a reaction to the large examine actions happening in that box. those actions were pushed through components: the dramatic raise well known for prime pace sign processing, particularly in client elec­ tronics, and the evolving microelectronic applied sciences. The on hand know-how has continuously been one of many major elements in identifying al­ gorithms, architectures, and layout techniques to be undefined. With each new expertise, sign processing platforms struggle through many adjustments in thoughts, layout tools, and implementation. The target of this booklet is to introduce the reader to the most positive aspects of VLSI sign Processing and the continued advancements during this zone. the focal point of this booklet is on: • present advancements in electronic sign Processing (DSP) seasoned­ cessors and architectures - numerous examples and case experiences of current DSP chips are mentioned in bankruptcy 1. • good points and specifications of picture and video sign processing architectures - either purposes particular built-in circuits (ASICs) and programmable picture processors are studied in bankruptcy 2. • New industry components for sign processing - in particular in shopper electronics akin to multimedia, teleconferencing, and film on call for. • impression of mathematics circuitry at the functionality of DSP seasoned­ cessors - numerous subject matters are mentioned in bankruptcy three equivalent to: quantity illustration, mathematics algorithms and circuits, and implementa­ tion.