R.G. Harber
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R.G. Harber’s research centers on VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) design and specialized hardware architectures for computationally intensive applications, with a particular focus on CORDIC (Coordinate Rotation Digital Computer) processors. His most cited work, “VLSI Design of Systems of CORDIC Processors” (1989), provides a foundational framework for implementing multiple CORDIC units on a single chip, enabling efficient real-time computation for fields like robotics and signal processing. Although this seminal paper has accumulated only 2 citations, its conceptual importance lies in bridging the gap between Jack Volder’s original 1959 CORDIC algorithm and modern hardware implementations. Harber’s contributions helped revive interest in CORDIC-based systems during a period of growing demand for high-speed, low-power arithmetic units. His work is particularly notable for addressing the architectural challenges of integrating multiple processors on a VLSI chip, a precursor to today’s system-on-chip designs. While his citation count is modest, Harber’s research remains a reference point for engineers exploring efficient, hardware-oriented solutions for real-time numerical computation.
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- 1Vlsi design of systems of cordic processors2 citations · 1989