Types of Embedded Cores
= a heterogeneous multiprocessor architecture
programmable general purpose CPU cores e.g. ARM, MIPS, TM ...
programmable DSP cores: e.g. R.E.A.L., Palm, Oak ...
application specific and programmable cores (ASIP) e.g. Tensilica, A|RT VLIW
weakly-programmable (parametrizable) functions (FSMD) e.g. video functions