Redesign of an MPEG-2-HDTV Video Decoder Considering Reuse Aspects

Abstract

The well known gap between the increasing complexity of current IC designs and the productivity of available EDA tools requires the development of new design methods and approaches. This leads to the increased application of block-oriented development techniques using proven designs, cores or components as basic building blocks which is referred to as design reuse. Of course, design reuse techniques such as providing cores or module generators have already been applied for several years. But there is still a lack in supporting all aspects of design reuse during the complete design flow by appropriate tools. In order to comprehensively exploit the benefits of design reuse, two aspects have to be considered. Firstly, the design of reusable components and secondly, the design of new systems by reusing existing components.