A multi matrix-processor core architecture for real-time image processing SoC

This paper describes a real time image processing SoC(MX-SoC) with programmable multi matrix-processor(MX-Core) architecture. The MX-SoC has three NIX-Cores, Host-CPU, and I/O peripheral modules. An unit MX-Core is a massively parallel (1024) flexible SIMD processor based on the matrix architecture. The MX-SoC, which can perform the image processing of CCD camera, is implemented on 90nm Low Power CMOS process technology and can operate at 162MHz under the worst condition. A novel parallel pixel data processing algorism, and multi task execution suitable for multi MX-Core processing can achieve 30 Frame/see image processing. This performance is 30 times faster than general purpose CPU solution. The MX-SoC with multi MX-Core architecture can realize the software solution of real time image processing application field.