1.

Write a brief report on the relationship between MP3 and DSP.

2.

The development of a DSP system proceeds in this order: (a) architecture description, (b) source-code generation, (c) software validation (debugging), and (d) hardware implementation. Write a brief description of each of these (a through d). You can find what you need at: http://www.analog.com/library/analogDialogue/archives/31-3/dsp.html (Search analog.com for DSP 101 part 3 if the above URL has changed.)

3.

Learn about DSP in automobile sound systems at: http://www.ti.com/sc/docs/psheets/abstract/apps/spra302.htm

4.

Use an Internet search engine and type in word combinations such as DSP astronomy, DSP medical imaging, DSP motion control, DSP music, etc. to learn about ways that DSP is currently being applied.

5.

Explore Software Defined Radio at:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software-defined_radio and at http://www.flex-radio.com/.