On EDA solutions for reconfigurable memory-centric AI edge applications

Abstract

Memory-centric designs deploy computation to storage and enable efficient in-memory computation while avoiding massive amount of data movement. The in-memory-computing schemes have shown distinct advantages and concerns when applying to different types of memory technologies, from conventional SRAM, DRAM to emerging ReRAM. Moreover, the next-generation smart edge systems are expected to support various intelligent applications by employing multi-task machine learning models which would be dynamically activated. To attain an efficient design within short design cycle, it is imperative to have an integrated design framework with automated tools to support hybrid memory systems and perform effective optimization across design stages. This work will introduce a unified framework which integrates EDA solutions to address the design and optimization challenges at different aspects of next-generation memory-centric designs, including fast reconfiguring in-memory/near-memory computing designs to provide optimized solutions (behavioral models and APR cell layouts) for designers to choose the best suitable architectures for their applications.

Authors 10

1. Hung-Ming Chen

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

2. Chia-Lin Hu

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

3. Kang-Yu Chang

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

4. Alexandra Küster Aachen

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University · RWTH Aachen University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C. and RWTH Aachen University, Germany

5. Yu-Hsien Lin

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

6. Po-Shen Kuo

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

7. Wei-Tung Chao

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

8. Bo-Cheng Charles Lai

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

9. Chien‐Nan Jimmy Liu

   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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   National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C

10. Shyh-Jye Jerry Jou

    National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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    National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, R.O.C