DSP processor is a special microprocessor with an
architecture optimized for the operational requirements of
digital signal processing.
It stands for Digital Signal Processing. This is basically any
signal processing performed on a digital signal or information
signal to analyze, measure, and manipulate said signal using
mathematical calculations. DSP aims to modify or enhance the
signal. It is characterized by the representation of discrete
time, discrete frequency, or discrete domain signals.
DSP includes sub-fields such as communication signal
processing, radar signal processing, sensor array processing,
digital image processing, etc.
The main goal of a DSP processor is to measure, filter
and/or compress digital or analog signals. This is done by
converting the signal from a real analog signal to a digital
format. It uses a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to convert
the signal. However, the required output signal is often
another analog signal in the real world. This also requires a
digital to analog converter.