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Vendor:
Imagination Technologies Group Ltd.
Category:
NPU
PowerVR Neural Network Accelerator - The perfect choice for cost-sensitive devices
With 4.0 TOPS in a smaller silicon area than its predecessor, the PowerVR AX3385 is suitable for high-end smartphones, smart came…
Overview
With 4.0 TOPS in a smaller silicon area than its predecessor, the PowerVR AX3385 is suitable for high-end smartphones, smart cameras and DTV/set-top box. It can be used for video stream analysis, consumer engagement, advertising or content-aware devices, or demographic sensing for targeted TV advertising
Key features
- API support
- IMG DNN API
- Android NN HAL
- Framework Support
- Caffe
- TensorFlow
- Bus interface
- AXI4
- Memory system
- Virtual Memory
- TOPS
- 4.0 TOPS
- MACs per clock rate
- 8-bit: 2048 MACs/clk
- 16-bit: 512 MACs/clk
- Architecture
- PowerVR Series3NX
- Markets
- High-end smartphone
- Smart camera
- DTV and set-top box
- Features
- Security
- Lossless weight compression
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
PowerVR AX3385
Vendor
Imagination Technologies Group Ltd.
Provider
Imagination Technologies Group Ltd.
HQ:
UK
At Imagination, we create and license a range of multimedia and communications processors needed to create SoCs (Systems on Chips) that power mobile, consumer, automotive, enterprise, infrastructure, IoT and embedded electronics.
We are a strong, independent IP company, owned by Canyon Bridge, a Silicon Valley-based private equity firm. We pride ourselves on our consistent focus on creating win-win products in conjunction with our customers. Our powerful, cutting-edge designs are driving the digital revolution forward by enabling our partners to build world-changing electronics.
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Frequently asked questions about NPU IP cores
What is PowerVR Neural Network Accelerator - The perfect choice for cost-sensitive devices?
PowerVR Neural Network Accelerator - The perfect choice for cost-sensitive devices is a NPU IP core from Imagination Technologies Group Ltd. listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this NPU?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this NPU IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
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