Neural Processing Unit
CN114402336BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-01DEEPX CO LTD
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202080027203.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-08-25
- Filing Date
- 2020-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-12-31
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
In the prior art, artificial neural network models have slow inference speed, high power consumption, and have challenges in providing inference computing stably in real time, especially when embedding various electronic devices.
Method used
Develop an independent, low-power, low-cost neural network processing unit to improve inference efficiency by optimizing processing elements and implementing processing elements in digital form to reduce power consumption.
Benefits of technology
It realizes the application of neural network processing units at low power consumption and low cost in various electronic devices, improving inference speed and stability, and reducing heating and storage requirements.
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Abstract
A neural network processing unit (NPU) includes a processing element array, an NPU memory system configured to store at least a portion of data of an artificial neural network model processed in the processing element array, and an NPU scheduler configured to control the processing element array and the NPU memory system based on artificial neural network model structure data or artificial neural network data locality information.
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