what microcontroller will be best for image processing?

Question

I'm a computer engineering student and will like to design a system that detects charged coupled device(CCD) based on its retroreflective nature. What will be my best option. Tanx

amgalbu · Answer

Hi Carl

detects charged coupled device(CCD) based on its retroreflective nature

what do tou mean? you have a camera and you need to process frames looking for CCDs?

I have some experience with the TI OMAP3530, which I think has enough computing power to accomplish some basic image processing

On the opposite hand, a good solution (but probably more difficult and more expensinve, too) could be a solution that integrates both a processor and an FPGA, like the Altera Cyclone 5

Hope this help and good luck for your project!

Ambrogio

DAB · Answer

Hi Carl, As always, it depends at what level you intend to do image processing and how quickly you want results. When I worked with a spectral image processor, the big issue was having enough memory to put the data all into memory so that the access time was minimum. In my case, we were dealing with files sizes about 500 MBytes each. It also depends upon image size and type. Are you looking at just RGB or something else. What about resolution size and bit depth? What software are you planning to use, what are its requirements. First rule of effective engineering is to never use terms like best or fastest. They are meaningless until you put details into the requirements. So define your use expectations and we can do a better job of steering you to an optimal system to meet your needs. Second rule for effective engineering is to fully understand the task you need to solve. Until you know what aspects of the problem are the most compelling, you cannot make implementation decisions. DAB