The AI accelerator has reached a major milestone with its first successful tapeout, entering testing to enhance speed through advanced technology.
Synthara have successfully completed the first tapeout of the Network-on-Chip accelerator, Watchdog (WDG), and have entered the testing phase.
Watchdog marks a revolutionary step forward in AI acceleration and computing. This mixed-signal Network-on-Chip accelerator, featuring compute-in-memory technology, is designed to transform how we tackle complex computational challenges.
WDG typically refers to a hardware or software mechanism that monitors and oversees the operation of a system to ensure it is functioning correctly. It is used to detect and recover from system malfunctions or failures. There are different contexts where the term “Watchdog” can be applied.
The team has worked tirelessly to develop Watchdog (WDG) in response to the growing demands of AI and machine learning. By seamlessly connecting multiple processing elements, it enables efficient communication and data sharing, resulting in faster, more efficient data transfers and unlocking the full potential of AI models.
One of the standout features of Watchdog is its compute-in-memory capability. By performing computations closer to the data, we significantly reduce data movement and latency, delivering ultra-fast processing speeds. This innovation is set to greatly enhance computational performance.
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