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Software must take full advantage of multicores

Posted: 17 Apr 2006  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: peter leyssens  polycore software  multicore platform  software  heterogeneous multicore silicon 

[Summary of tips] Heterogeneous multicore silicon (CPUs and DSPs) makes it possible to run demanding media-intensive applications in a power-efficient manner, as a CPU is more flexible and a DSP more power-efficient. The benefits of heterogeneous multicore, however, can be realized only if the software is adapted to leverage the characteristics ......
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