High speed raster image processor particularly suited for use in an image management system

摘要: Apparatus for a pipe-lined raster image processor (RIP), that is capable of driving printing engine at high rate illustratively use in an management system. Specifically, this RIP contains bus and number separate processing components such as scaler, decompressor various interface circuits. Each these connected to the undertaking respective task substantially parallel with those undertaken by other components. In addition, arbiter also bus. The arbiter, typically microcomputer system, receives request, from any one (the source component), service, another destination component). Then, depending upon availability component, defines data path over between components, thereafter initiates information (typically data) transfer Once complete, component then able undertake its independent tasks both component. At point, are free perform while performing task. This operation advantageously increases throughput RIP.