GTronix is destined to be the sensory-processing solution-of-choice for a
wide variety of sensory processing applications by leveraging the key advantages
of the APT Technology:
Integration of the entire sensory processing chain into a single
IC - GTronix analog VLSI solutions absorb not only the sensory signal
processing from the DSP, but also incorporate the analog interface to the sensor
and signal conditioning (e.g. filtering). A/D conversion is an option for
designs requiring a digital output. Because all information extraction occurs
prior to sampling by the A/D, the sampling requirements are
dramatically reduced, resulting in power and cost savings.
Significantly smaller form factor than digital alternatives
- The core signal processing function (a multiplier), requires 3600 digital
gates where the APT Technology floating gate version requires only 4
transistors! This 900X reduction translates to much more compact (and
cost-effective) implementations. APT Technology signal processing functions
typically dwarf their digital counterparts when it comes to size.
Power reduction by orders of magnitude - APT Technology
circuits operate in sub-threshold, significantly lowering power consumption. For
example, a DSP-based 64 point FFT consumes 520 mW; GTronix's implementation
requires only 13 mW - 40X advantage.
Low-latency, real-time continuous processing - The
traditional sample-store-process approach in digital signal processing
necessarily introduces latency into the system design. High latencies are
unacceptable in most real-time applications. GTronix's low-power, low-latency
solution is continuous and "always on."
Reduced software complexity - APT Technology solutions
offload and can often completely eliminate the system DSP. By performing
information extraction near the sensor, programming of the associated host
processor is simplified.
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