Teaching DSP Implementation: The Big Picture

Starting a digital signal processing (DSP) implementation course can be a daunting task, especially with the advanced DSP algorithms, complex DSP processor architectures and sophisticated development tools that are developed to satisfy consumer demands. These courses can be split into disciplines such as control, audio and video. In this paper the authors are addressing the concerns associated with fast-growing DSP chips and tools and the impact they have on teaching DSP implementation. The authors also provide solutions, advice and suggestions on how to select a DSP, set a DSP implementation course and the associated laboratory hardware and software that fit a specific application.