Hi DB, Neuromorphic has been used in relation to the analog...

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Originally posted by DingoBorat: ↑

They say "neuromorphic" but it doesn't appear to use spikes, so maybe a loose term?..
No, on chip learning?..
Not available as IP it seems?..

https://ece.engin.umich.edu/stories...ryx-inc-promises-faster-cheaper-ai-processing

"University of Michigan ECE startup MemryX, Inc. is developing a programmable AI accelerator chip that promises unmatched performance at relatively low power for high-performance applications, including autonomous driving, smart cameras for robots, smart manufacturing, and smart retail."

“Our devices are cheap and powerful, but not power hungry,” said Wei Lu, company co-founder, CEO, and professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

"And their technology could save a company thousands of dollars per chip"

They made a comparison in the article, with A.I. GPUs costing $10000, so it would seem their price point, would be well above 15 to $20.
Then take into consideration, Brainchip's much lower cost per unit IP model (assumption), then MemryX chips don't appear to be an attractive alternative to AKIDA.

As they look to be..
More expensive.
No on chip learning.
Use more power.

They, are up to their 3rd generation chip already, which is the one for volume production, this year.

Will be competing in our market, but look to be inferior competition, in my humble cleaner's opinion..

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Hi DB,

Neuromorphic has been used in relation to the analog neural networks for some time.

CNNs are also neural networks (digital/software) using full 8-bit to 32-bit binary bytes to perform calculations.

Akida's "spikes" are, in fact, single binary bits, whereas analog spikes are generated by neurons accumulation incoming spikes. and summing the accumulated voltages or currents in analog (resistive/capacitive) elements.

The fact that Akida uses normal digital logic circuitry may have simplified the step up to 4-bit weights and activations somewhat, while still requiring significant redesign of the NPUs, but I'm sure it was a breeze for Anil, Kris and the rest of the (sleep-deprived) crew.

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