NeuFlow: Dataflow vision processing system-on-a-chip

This paper presents a bio-inspired vision system-on-a-chip - neuFlow SoC implemented in the IBM 45 nm SOI process. The neuFlow SoC was designed to accelerate neural networks and other complex vision algorithms based on large numbers of convolutions and matrix-to-matrix operations. Post-layout charac...

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Published in2012 IEEE 55th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS) pp. 1044 - 1047
Main Authors Phi-Hung Pham, Jelaca, D., Farabet, C., Martini, B., LeCun, Y., Culurciello, E.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.08.2012
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Computer architecture
Field programmable gate arrays
Machine vision
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System-on-a-chip
Tiles
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Summary:This paper presents a bio-inspired vision system-on-a-chip - neuFlow SoC implemented in the IBM 45 nm SOI process. The neuFlow SoC was designed to accelerate neural networks and other complex vision algorithms based on large numbers of convolutions and matrix-to-matrix operations. Post-layout characterization shows that the system delivers up to 320 GOPS with an average power consumption of 0.6 W. The power-efficiency and portability of this system is ideal for embedded vision-based devices, such as driver assistance, and robotic vision.
ISBN:1467325260
9781467325264
ISSN:1548-3746
1558-3899
DOI:10.1109/MWSCAS.2012.6292202