New Architecture Elements For 5G RF Front-End Modules To Reduce Noise, Improve Efficiency, And Allow Multiple Radio Transmitters


A technical paper titled “Circuits for 5G RF front-end modules” was published by researchers at Skyworks Solutions Inc. Abstract: "Worldwide adoption of fourth-generation wireless (4G) long-term evolution (LTE) smartphones and the actual transition to fifth-generation wireless (5G) is the main driving engine for semiconductor industry. 5G is expected to reach high data rate speeds (1 Gbps... » read more

A Performance-Aware Framework For Co-Optimizing Floorplan And Performance Of Chiplet-Based Architecture


A technical paper titled “Floorplet: Performance-aware Floorplan Framework for Chiplet Integration” was published by researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong and University of California Berkeley. Abstract: "A chiplet is an integrated circuit that encompasses a well-defined subset of an overall system's functionality. In contrast to traditional monolithic system-on-chips (SoCs),... » read more

A RISC-V Capability Architecture Orchestrating Compiler, Architecture, And System Designs For Full Memory Safety (Georgia Tech, Arm Research)


A technical paper titled “RV-CURE: A RISC-V Capability Architecture for Full Memory Safety” was published by researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and Arm Research. Abstract: "Despite decades of efforts to resolve, memory safety violations are still persistent and problematic in modern systems. Various defense mechanisms have been proposed, but their deployment in real systems re... » read more

Embedded GPU for FPGA, Achieving Over 770 MHz Operating Frequency With Unconstrained Compile


A technical paper titled “eGPU: A 750 MHz Class Soft GPGPU for FPGA” was published by researchers at Intel Corporation and Imperial College London. Abstract: "This paper introduces the eGPU, a SIMT soft processor designed for FPGAs. Soft processors typically achieve modest operating frequencies, a fraction of the headline performance claimed by modern FPGA families, and obtain correspondi... » read more

Analog Circuits Enabling Learning in Mixed-Signal Neuromorphic SNNs, With Tristate Stability and Weight Discretization Circuits


A technical paper titled “Neuromorphic analog circuits for robust on-chip always-on learning in spiking neural networks” was published by researchers at University of Zurich and ETH Zurich. Abstract: "Mixed-signal neuromorphic systems represent a promising solution for solving extreme-edge computing tasks without relying on external computing resources. Their spiking neural network circui... » read more

A Safety Island For Safe Use of HPC Devices For Safety-Critical Systems with RISC-V


A technical paper titled “Envisioning a Safety Island to Enable HPC Devices in Safety-Critical Domains” was published by researchers at Barcelona Supercomputing Center and Intel. Abstract: "HPC (High Performance Computing) devices increasingly become the only alternative to deliver the performance needed in safety-critical autonomous systems (e.g., autonomous cars, unmanned planes) du... » read more

Programmable HW Accelerators For BGV Fully Homomorphic Encryption In The Cloud


A technical paper titled “BASALISC: Programmable Hardware Accelerator for BGV Fully Homomorphic Encryption” was published by researchers at COSIC KU Leuven, Galois Inc., and Niobium Microsystems. Abstract: "Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) allows for secure computation on encrypted data. Unfortunately, huge memory size, computational cost and bandwidth requirements limit its practic... » read more

CNN Hardware Architecture With Weights Generator Module That Alleviates Impact Of The Memory Wall


A technical paper titled “Mitigating Memory Wall Effects in CNN Engines with On-the-Fly Weights Generation” was published by researchers at Samsung AI Center and University of Cambridge. Abstract: "The unprecedented accuracy of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) across a broad range of AI tasks has led to their widespread deployment in mobile and embedded settings. In a pursuit for high... » read more

Implementing Fast Barriers For A Shared-Memory Cluster Of 1024 RISC-V Cores


A technical paper titled “Fast Shared-Memory Barrier Synchronization for a 1024-Cores RISC-V Many-Core Cluster” was published by researchers at ETH Zürich and Università di Bologna. "Synchronization is likely the most critical performance killer in shared-memory parallel programs. With the rise of multi-core and many-core processors, the relative impact on performance and energy overhe... » read more

RISC-V Open Platform for Next-Gen Automotive ECUs (ETH Zurich, Huawei)


A technical paper titled “Towards a RISC-V Open Platform for Next-generation Automotive ECUs” was published by researchers at ETH Zurich and Huawei Research Center (Italy). Abstract: "The complexity of automotive systems is increasing quickly due to the integration of novel functionalities such as assisted or autonomous driving. However, increasing complexity poses considerable challenges... » read more

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