Complete Neural Processor for Edge AI

Overview

Akida first neuromorphic IP available on the market. Inspired by the biological function of neurons and engineered on a digital logic process, the Akida’s event-based spiking neural network (SNN) performs trillions of operations per second while consuming minimal power. When using the unique BrainChip SNN conversion flow, the event-based nature of SNNs allow converted networks to be implemented with very low power consumption and high throughput. Based on neuromorphic SNNs, Akida’s Neuromorphic IP enables unsupervised learning to support autonomous edge applications. Akida’s Neuromorphic IP can be easily integrated with any ASIC controller via standard AIX bus interfaces.

Key Features

Designed for mW Edge AI Applications

Simple to complex neural networks at minimum power
Unsurpassed performance and accuracy
Edge learning

Flexible Training Methods

Supports native SNN training
Supports pre-trained networks such as CNNs
Data to spike conversion

Scalable Neuron Fabric

Configurable neurons and synapses
1 to 4 bit weights and activations

Technology Independent

Digital CMOS, no special process elements
Available as soft IP / RTL

Benefits

Akida Neuron Fabric

Array of flexible Neural Processing Cores
Can be arrayed as needed for network sizing
Interconnect network for spike transmission
Embedded SRAM

On-Chip Conversion Complex

Flexible pixel-spike converter for either grey scale or RGB data
Programmable data-spike converter for all other datatypes

Industry standard interface

AXI BUS
DMA engines
Clock Speed: KHz – 500MHz
Power Consumption: Can be implemented in mW—no host CPU required to run the network

Area

Dependent upon NPU array size and technolgy node supported by Akida Development Environment
SNN conversion flow
Native SNN flow

Block Diagram

Applications

Edge AI Vision Systems

ADAS/AV
Drones/vision guided robotics
AR/VR
Video surveillance
Gesture learning and recognition
DVS systems

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

Environmental monitoring/control
Predictive maintenance

Audio

Key word spotting
Vibrational analysis
Cybersecurity

Deliverables

The Akida Neuromorhpic IP is available as standard RTL for designing into embedded systems.
Additionally, BrainChip will provide testbenches and other standard IP integration support infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node

any digital process. Synthesizable RTL and SRAM

Maturity

Validated in Silicon

Availability

Now

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