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Paul Beckmann

Dr. Paul Beckmann is the founder and CTO of DSP Concepts, a company that specializes in tools and IP for audio product developers. He has many years of experience developing audio products and creating algorithms for audio playback and voice. Paul is passionate about teaching, and has taught industry courses on DSP, audio processing, and product development. Prior to founding DSP Concepts, Paul spent 9 years at Bose Corporation and was involved in R&D and product development activities.

Are Digital Signal Processors Going Away?

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There is an ongoing narrative that specialized DSP processors are being replaced by general purpose processors. This presentation examines the core architectural principles that set DSPs apart and provide speed and efficiency advantages over general purpose processors. We compare benchmarks across commercially available processors and discuss emerging trends and innovations that could shape the next generation of DSP technology.

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Demystifying Beamformers (2020)

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Lately there has been a resurgence of interest in beamformers following the success of the Amazon Echo. This talk presents beamformers in a simple-to-understand and straightforward light. You'll understand how the number of microphones and geometry impacts performance. The importance of microphone matching and SNR, and even how to create steerable arrays. The talk has a minimum of math and an emphasis on practical applications. Although the focus is on audio, the techniques presented extend to other applications such as RF.

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Live Q&A Discussion - Demystifying Beamformers (2020)

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Live Discussion with Paul Beckmann following his talk titled 'Demystifying Beamformers'

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