Lossless Sparse Temporal Coding for SNN-based Classification of Time-Continuous Signals
Design, Automation, and Test in Europe, pp. 1–6
Abstract
Ultra-low power classification systems using spiking neural networks (SNN) promise efficient processing for mobile devices. Temporal coding represents activations in an artificial neural network (ANN) as binary signaling events in time, thereby minimizing circuit activity. Discrepancies in numeric results are inherent to common conversion schemes, as the atomic computing unit, i.e. the neuron, performs algorithmically different operations and, thus, potentially degrading SNN's quality of service (QoS). In this work, a lossless conversion method is derived in a top-down design approach for continuous time signals using electrocardiogram (ECG) classification as an example. As a result, the converted SNN achieves identical results compared to its fixed-point ANN reference. The computations, implied by proposed method, result in a novel hybrid neuron model located in between the integrate-and-fire (IF) and conventional ANN neuron, which numerical result is equivalent to the latter. Additionally, a dedicated SNN accelerator is implemented in 22 nm FDSOI CMOS suitable for continuous real-time classification. The direct comparison with an equivalent ANN counterpart shows that power reductions of$2.32\times$and area reductions of$7.22\times$are achievable without loss in QoS.
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Affiliation as printed
RWTH Aachen University,Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design,Aachen,Germany
Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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Affiliation as printed
RWTH Aachen University,Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design,Aachen,Germany
Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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