Why Optimize?
- DSP applications are extremely computationally demanding, but often require low power, low memory use
- Optimization yields a competitive advantage
- Execution speed
- Can use a slower, and less expensive, processor
- Allows upgraded functionality using the same processor
- More functionality, e.g., more channels
- Memory usage
- Memory usage contributes to system cost
- Power consumption
- Improved battery life or reduced power supply size