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Abstract: Bionic learning with fused sensing, memory and processing functions outperforms artificial neural networks running on silicon chips in terms of efficiency and footprint. However, digital hardware implementation of bionic learning…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2022-02-22 Shijie Wang , Xi Chen , Chao Zhao , Yuxin Kong , Baojun Lin , Yongyi Wu , Zhaozhao Bi , Ziyi Xuan , Tao Li , Yuxiang Li , Wei Zhang , En Ma , Zhongrui Wang , Wei Ma

We propose a new algorithm for training neural networks with binary activations and multi-level weights, which enables efficient processing-in-memory circuits with embedded nonvolatile memories (eNVM). Binary activations obviate costly DACs…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2020-10-13 Siming Ma , David Brooks , Gu-Yeon Wei

Neuromorphic in-memory computing requires area-efficient architecture for seamless and low latency parallel processing of large volumes of data. Here, we report a compact, vertically integrated/stratified field-effect transistor (VSFET)…

The thesis investigates the utilization of memristive and memcapacitive crossbar arrays in low-power machine learning accelerators, offering a comprehensive co-design framework for deep neural networks (DNN). The model, implemented through…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2024-03-06 Ankur Singh

In this paper, we describe a design of a mixed signal circuit for a binary neuron (a.k.a perceptron, threshold logic gate) and a methodology for automatically embedding such cells in ASICs. The binary neuron, referred to as an FTL (flash…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2022-04-19 Ankit Wagle , Gian Singh , Sunil Khatri , Sarma Vrudhula

Deep neural networks have been demonstrated impressive results in various cognitive tasks such as object detection and image classification. In order to execute large networks, Von Neumann computers store the large number of weight…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2015-08-06 Jaeyong Chung , Taehwan Shin , Yongshin Kang

The superior density of passive analog-grade memristive crossbars may enable storing large synaptic weight matrices directly on specialized neuromorphic chips, thus avoiding costly off-chip communication. To ensure efficient use of such…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2019-07-01 Hyungjin Kim , Hussein Nili , Mahmood Mahmoodi , Dmitri Strukov

Resistive memory-based reconfigurable systems constructed by CMOS-RRAM integration hold great promise for low energy and high throughput neuromorphic computing. However, most RRAM technologies relying on filamentary switching suffer from…

The human brain achieves exceptional energy efficiency by co-locating memory and processing, yet reproducing this principle in hardware remains challenging because many neuromorphic devices require standby power, offer limited…

This work proposes a hybrid-precision neural network training framework with an eNVM based computational memory unit executing the weighted sum operation and another SRAM unit, which stores the error in weight update during back propagation…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2022-02-24 Sunanda Thunder , Po-Tsang Huang

This paper presents a microring resonator-based weight function for neuromorphic photonic applications achieving a record-high precision of 11.3 bits and accuracy of 9.3 bits for 2 Gbps input optical signals. The system employs an…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-09-11 J. Garcia-Echeverria , D. Musat , A. Mahsafar , K. R. Mojaver , D. Rolston , G. Cowan , O. Liboiron-Ladouceur

Analog Content Addressable Memories (aCAMs) have proven useful for associative in-memory computing applications like Decision Trees, Finite State Machines, and Hyper-dimensional Computing. While non-volatile implementations using FeFETs and…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2024-10-15 Paul-Philipp Manea , Nathan Leroux , Emre Neftci , John Paul Strachan

The need to repeatedly shuttle around synaptic weight values from memory to processing units has been a key source of energy inefficiency associated with hardware implementation of artificial neural networks. Analog in-memory computing…

Ferroelectric field effect transistors (FeFETs) are being actively investigated with the potential for in-memory computing (IMC) over other non-volatile memories (NVMs). Content Addressable Memories (CAMs) are a form of IMC that performs…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2020-07-20 Xunzhao Yin , Chao Li , Qingrong Huang , Li Zhang , Michael Niemier , Xiaobo Sharon Hu , Cheng Zhuo , Kai Ni

Antiferromagnets (AFs) are remarkable magnetically ordered materials that due to the absence of a net magnetic moment do not generate dipolar fields and are insensitive to external magnetic field perturbations. However, it has been…

Superconductor electronics (SCE) is competing to become a platform for efficient implementations of neuromorphic computing and deep learning algorithms (DLAs) with projects mostly concentrating on searching for gates that would better mimic…

Superconductivity · Physics 2023-02-03 Vasili K. Semenov , Evan B. Golden , Sergey K. Tolpygo

The current work reports an efficient deep neural network (DNN) accelerator where synaptic weight elements are controlled by ferroelectric domain dynamics. An integrated device-to-algorithm framework for benchmarking novel synaptic devices…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2022-10-14 Sayani Majumdar

This paper introduces a novel approach in neuromorphic computing, integrating heterogeneous hardware nodes into a unified, massively parallel architecture. Our system transcends traditional single-node constraints, harnessing the neural…

Hardware Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-02 Murat Isik , Jonathan Naoukin , I. Can Dikmen

We present a study based on numerical simulations and comparative analysis of recent experimental data concerning the operation and design of FeFETs. Our results show that a proper consideration of charge trapping in the…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2022-09-13 Daniel Lizzit , David Esseni

Digital In-memory computing improves energy efficiency and throughput of a data-intensive process, which incur memory thrashing and, resulting multiple same memory accesses in a von Neumann architecture. Digital in-memory computing involves…

Hardware Architecture · Computer Science 2021-08-11 Veerendra S Devaraddi , Joycee M. Mekie