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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

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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.

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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Public deliverables are on Zenodo!

Follow NeuroSoC activities and download our latest releases!

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NeuroSoC launch press release

First press release is available.

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Consortium meeting

The consortium met in IBM Research Premises, last 7th and 8th March 2023…

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Project Kick-Off meeting

The Project Kick-Off meeting held in September 2022…

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NeuroSoC Horizon Europe

A multiprocessor System-on-Chip with In-Memory neural…

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