From the 30min on time frame Dr Harbor talks about the start up of Neuromorphic computing and he goes on to say
"At the end of the day after the long haul we are going to see the analog neuromorphic like processor is going to win out."
We are digital but we use Spikes instead of 1's and 0's is my understanding.
Now I'm confused. Any further explanation would be gratefully accepted.
Yes, Akida uses spikes and is fully digital. The signal processing can (depending on the used processor) vary between analog, digital or mixed.
E.g. in convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and spiking neural networks (SNNs) each network has specific advantages and disadvantages:
Analog signal processing
Advantages:
- Provides natural and continuous signal transission, which is often perceived as warmer.
- Easier implementation in certain applications.
- Can often be operated with less energy because they process continuous signals and do not require digital conversions.
- Enable a faster response to changes in the signal, which is advantageous for applications with real-time requirements.
Disadvantages:
- Susceptible to interference and noise, which can affect signal quality.
- Lower confidentiality and security compared to digital signals.
- Limited flexibility: Analog signals are often less flexible to customize and process than digital signals, which can be easily edited and stored.
- Scaling difficulties: When processing large amounts of data, analog signal transmission can be less efficient because it does not offer the same data compression and analysis capabilities as digital systems.
Digital signal processing
Advantages:
- Higher accuracy and better anti-interference capability, resulting in higher signal quality.
- Flexibility in processing and integration into digital networks.
Disadvantages:
- Requires more bandwidth and more complex technical requirements, especially for synchronization.
- Can sound unnatural when quality is poor and is more prone to latency issues.
Mixed-signal processing
Mixed-signal systems combine analog and digital processing, which allows for a balance between the advantages of both technologies, but also increases complexity. >>
Our competitor Innatera offers this with TSP1 & Pulsar
... which signal processing you need/want depends of the used network and task / product requirements and you budget.
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