Digital Signal Processing (DSP) systems are requiring more and more capability while having to operate in smaller, lighter spaces, with less available power and cooling. As information density grows and real-time processing requirements emerge, the challenges inherent in processing the data grow as well. This application brief explains how Speedster FPGAs address these market trends, using Achronix’s patented picoPIPE acceleration technology to offer fabric performance up to 1.5 GHz.