An architecture component for use in performing a wavelet transform of a
sampled signal, and an architecture including such components are
disclosed. The architecture component includes a multiplier, and a
multiplexor to multiplex a number n of filter coefficients onto the
multiplier. The multiplier processes n consecutive samples with
consecutive coefficients, successive multiplier outputs being stored for
subsequent processing to generate an output of the filter after every n
samples. The wavelet transform may be a discrete wavelet transform or a
wavelet packet decomposition. The architecture component may be configured
to multiplex two or more coefficients onto a multiplier. Embodiments are
disclosed in which the components are derived from a parameterized
description in a hardware description language.
