The Future of LPM

The current set of LPM functions represent the 25 most popular digital functions and can be used to build up any digital function. Future versions of the standard will raise complexity of the functions to enable higher-level design entry. Possible future functions include FIFOs and Dual-Port RAMs. In addition, the library can be extended to application-specific areas such as Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Examples of DSP functions include Finite Impulse Response (FIR) Filters, Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs), or Discrete Cosine Transforms (DCTs).

The LPM subcommittee will continue to refine the current LPM library and expand the library into new areas . The limits of the library have not yet been seen and the belief is that the library will continue to evolve for at least a decade.