Overview
The Cadence Tensilica HiFi 3z DSP raises the performance over the HiFi 1s DSP when running traditional DSP algorithms. Target applications include mobile, home entertainment, and automotive. As audio requirements for everything from smartphones to home stereo receivers to multi-speaker automotive configurations are being driven by advanced post-processing, the HiFi 3z DSP provides the right level of performance or such tasks while keeping the energy consumption at the lowest level.
Key Benefits
DSP Performance
Significant (35%) performance boost over HiFi 1s
Energy Efficiency
Balanced area, cycle, and energy efficiency for high-complexity pre- and post-processing algorithms
Codec Performance
Well suited for object-based audio codecs, pre- and post-processing, and running VoLTE (EVS) speech codecs
Applications
Examples include wideband speech codecs for mobile, noise suppression in home and car, and immersive gaming with 32 streams of audio
ISO 26262 Compliant
Certified as ASIL compliant and equipped with both hardware and software safety mechanisms
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