Neuromorphic Processor IP
Akida is a neural processor platform inspired by the cognitive ability and efficiency of the human brain.
Overview
Akida is a neural processor platform inspired by the cognitive ability and efficiency of the human brain. The Akida 1 platform can independently operate complex inferencing and learning on extremely low-power AI devices, thus delivering highly accurate, intelligent, responsive, real-time applications with greater reliability and security. A scalable, self contained co-processor for advanced neural networks.
Key features
Self-contained neural processor
- Scalable fabric of 1-128 nodes
- Each neural node supports 128MACs
- Configurable 50-130K embedded local SRAM
- DMA for all memory and model operations
- Multi-layer execution without host CPU
- Integrate with ARM, RISC-V with AXI bus interface
Efficient algorithmic mesh
- Convolutional Neural Processor (CNP) and Fully connected Neural Processor (FNP).
Akida efficiently accelerates…
- Image and audio classification
- Object detection
- Scene segmentation
- Gesture and face recognition
- State-of-the-art algorithms in sequence prediction
- Video object detection
- Human action recognition
- Raw-audio classification
- Vital signs prediction
Notable features:
- Supports 4-,2-, and1-bit weights and activations
- Supports multiple layers simultaneously
Software development and deployment:
- Akida leverages standard frameworks and development platforms such as TensorFlow/Keras, and Edge Impulse
- Akida is model-, network-, and OS-agnostic
- BrainChip MetaTF supports model development and optimization for Akida hardware
- Akida model zoo offers a set of pre-built Akida- compatible models, pre-trained weights and training scripts
Block Diagram
What’s Included?
- Fully synthesizable RTL.
- IP deliverables package with standard EDA tools.
- Complete test bench with simulation results.
- RTL synthesis scripts and timing constraints. Customized IP packaged targeted for your application.
- Run time software C++ library.
- Processor and OS agnostic.
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Neuromorphic Processor IP is a Edge AI Accelerator IP core from BrainChip Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
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