FpSynt: a fixed-point datapath synthesis tool for embedded systems

TL;DR

FpSynt is an automated tool that synthesizes fixed-point data paths for embedded systems, enabling efficient and accurate arithmetic operations suitable for low-power, small-size applications.

Contribution

The paper introduces FpSynt, a novel automated synthesis tool for fixed-point data paths tailored for embedded system applications.

Findings

Enables accurate fixed-point arithmetic in embedded systems

Automates data path design process

Open-source availability for widespread use

Abstract

Digital mobile systems must function with low power, small size and weight, and low cost. High-performance desktop microprocessors, with built-in floating point hardware, are not suitable in these cases. For embedded systems, it can be advantageous to implement these calculations with fixed point arithmetic instead. We present an automated fixed-point data path synthesis tool FpSynt for designing embedded applications in fixed-point domain with sufficient accuracy for most applications. FpSynt is available under the GNU General Public License from the following GitHub repository: http://github.com/izhbannikov/FPSYNT