Impulse C-to-FPGA Solutions to be Highlighted at Embedded Systems Conference

Xilinx-sponsored ESC workshop features FPGA-enabled video processing
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Impulse Accelerated Technologies:

What: Embedded Systems Conference 2009

Where: McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA, Meeting Room N

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM and 5 PM

Impulse Accelerated Technologies joins Xilinx, Inc. to showcase fast prototyping
and development of real-time HD video processing applications, using Xilinx
FPGAs and Impulse C-to-FPGA design tools.

Using a Xilinx targeted design platform, workshop attendees will implement an
FPGA-based MicroBlaze(TM) processor system controlling an HD-video data pipeline
with real-time object recognition. This workshop includes implementation of the
processor system, connection of the video pipeline, addition of the video
recognition engine, and viewing results of modifying the filter parameters in
real-time.

This application showcases the ability of the FPGA to provide a flexible,
single-chip solution for high-throughput video processing. The Impulse C-to-FPGA
tools enable video application developers to configure on-board hardware using
software programming methods. The introduction of a C-language tool set
specifically designed for video applications helps open up FPGAs for wider group
of software/hardware developers, and enables new categories of high-throughput
applications to be moved into FPGAs for system integration and improved
performance, at reduced power and cost.

According the David Pellerin, Impulse CEO, "C-to-FPGA tools, combined with the
Xilinx ISE Design Suite FPGA tools, are a powerful and productive way to
integrate custom filters into a video pipeline. This advanced tool flow allows
video algorithm developers to create complete video processing applications
without the need to write low-level hardware descriptions."

ESC attendees can register for the hands-on, 90-min workshop by visiting Xilinx
booth #1420, or at meeting room N. Xilinx will be holding a drawing for a free
MP3 player after each workshop.

About Impulse

Impulse provides software-to-FPGA solutions for embedded and high performance
computing. Impulse solutions are used to accelerate the development and
deployment of high-throughput applications in domains that include defense,
aerospace, automotive and consumer electronics. For more information about
Impulse C-to-FPGA solutions, visit www.ImpulseAccelerated.com or call
425-605-9543.

Impulse Accelerated Technologies
Brian Durwood, 425-605-9543 ext. 109
brian.durwood@ImpulseC.com

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