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Hardware acceleration unit for artificial intelligence tasks
A neural processing unit (NPU), also known as an AI accelerator or deep learning processor, is a class of specialized hardware accelerator or computer system designed to accelerate artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, including artificial neural networks and computer vision. NPU can be standalone, a part of a central processing unit (CPU) or a part of a graphics processing unit (GPU). Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Neural processing unitA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Neural processing and perception of Schroeder‐phase harmonic tone complexes in the gerbil: Relating single‐unit neurophysiology to behaviorInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: BiologyThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Review and Benchmarking of Precision-Scalable Multiply-Accumulate Unit Architectures for Embedded Neural-Network ProcessingCited 87 times
- Go sideways: AMD InstinctA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Vision processing unitA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun A specialized hardware circuit designed to accelerate machine learning applications.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Review and Benchmarking of Precision-Scalable Multiply-Accumulate Unit Architectures for Embedded Neural-Network Processing
Parsimonious memory unit for recurrent neural networks with application to natural language processing
Convolution hierarchical deep-learning neural network (C-HiDeNN) with graphics processing unit (GPU) acceleration
A Lightweight Posit Processing Unit for RISC-V Processors in Deep Neural Network Applications
Accelerating weed detection for smart agricultural sprayers using a Neural Processing Unit
Graphics processing unit/artificial neural network-accelerated large-eddy simulation of swirling premixed flames
Scalable parallel photonic processing unit for various neural network accelerations
Artificial Neural Network on Graphical Processing Unit and its emphasis on ground water level prediction
🆕 Influential since 2022
Neural processing and perception of Schroeder‐phase harmonic tone complexes in the gerbil: Relating single‐unit neurophysiology to behavior
HIPU: A Hybrid Intelligent Processing Unit With Fine-Grained ISA for Real-Time Deep Neural Network Inference Applications
NeuGPU: An Energy-Efficient Neural Graphics Processing Unit for Instant Modeling and Real-Time Rendering on Mobile Devices
Cardiac abnormality detection with a tiny diagonal state space model based on sequential liquid neural processing unit
A Heterogeneous Architecture for the Vision Processing Unit with a Hybrid Deep Neural Network Accelerator
📚 Books worth reading
BiologyCecie Starr, Ralph Taggart · 1981
Computer scienceJ. Glenn Brookshear, Brookshear · 1985
The Elements of Statistical LearningTrevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani · 2001
Image ProcessingSyed Rizvi, Jaakko Astola · 2006
Intelligent Technologies and Engineering SystemsJengnan Juang · 2013
Encyclopedia of Geographic Information ScienceKaren K. Kemp · 2007
Advances in Computing, Communication, and ControlSrija Unnikrishnan · 2013
Encyclopedia of DermatologyMeghan Pratt · 2016
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