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NeuroSoC

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence and its movement to the edge and end devices have prompted significant research on highly energy efficient and low-latency non-von Neumann computing paradigms such as in-memory computing (IMC)​.

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The overarching objective of NeuroSoC is to develop a flexible computing system where an analog IMC-based neural processing unit is integrated into a multi-processor functional safe and secure system-on-chip to tackle the requirements of a wide set of edge-AI applications.

The NeuroSoC approach relying on a solid, mature, and qualified reliable Phase Change Memory technology, will enable to create an industrially proven path to go past the state of the art​, answering to the level of maturity need which is compatible with a mass volume production and cost.

A hybrid In Memory Neural Processing Unit (IMNPU) based processor can target industrial, automotive, consumer, robotics, personal health, imaging but also scale up to servers/cloud, autonomous driving, NLP, advanced imaging/video, intrusion detection, etc. ​

The NeuroSoC architecture is expected to enhance the energy efficiency and compute density (TOPS/W/mm2) by more than 100x when compared to conventional general-purpose systems​.
Specifically, NeuroSoC’s aim is to develop an advanced Multi-Processor System on Chip (MPSoC) prototype in FD-SOI 28nm CMOS technology that integrates:

 

  • An AIMC IMNPU unit,
  • A local digital processing subsystem,
  • Functional safe multiprocessor host subsystems based on an enhanced version of existing RISC-V microprocessor implementation,
  • While covering IMNPU security aspects holistically to tackle the requirements of a wide set of edge-AI applications.
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Organisation

Project structure

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42

months
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7M+ €

EU Funding
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13

beneficiaries
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9

countries

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NeuroSoC dissemination on action!

The consortium has prepared 4 peer reviewed and 5 journals papers. Detail can be found on Zenodo or on our dedicated webpage.

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Consortium meeting

The consortium met in ST Rousset, last 19th and 20th March 2024 to close the 18 months period of the project.

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NeuroSoC achievements after 12 months work

Learn about NeuroSoC recent achievements!

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