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[ndefries]

A tiny update on the Brainchip Synopsys link.

I have had confirmed unofficially that Synopsys is a supplier to Brainchip. I do not know what they supply. I may receive more unofficial information but unofficially it was agreed that it could be seen as strange that as a supplier only that they would use this image in their report.

My official position is that I have no doubt that it is definitely not by happenstance.

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

would it be less of a coincidence if they were an early access partner and have found a need for Akida in their product offerings. hmmmmm??

 

[uiux]

would it be less of a coincidence if they were an early access partner and have found a need for Akida in their product offerings. hmmmmm??

It's bizarre they used the accelerator graphic and not this sexy beast:

 

[ndefries]

It's bizarre they used the accelerator graphic and not this sexy beast:


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im glad i am working alone in my office when i saw this picture.

 

[JK200SX]

And I make fabulous cappuccinos

And I can make an awesome lamb gyros, like they've never tasted before in the US.

 

[Fact Finder]

It's bizarre they used the accelerator graphic and not this sexy beast:


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Hi @uiux
I am sure that @butcherano will not mind me telling just you that he after seeing the picture which I emailed to him did one of his deep dives into Synopsys and found that in a quarterly report in late 2020 after the release of the AKD1000 engineering samples they used the image there as well. So I suppose they might not have need for one of the latest Mini PCi Boards given how long they have been engaged in some way with Brainchip.
Regards
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

 

[Fullmoonfever]

Speaking of Synopsys...a snippet of a comment I did like from one of their Tech Bulletins.

The Evolution of Neural Processing for Embedded Applications​

Gordon Cooper, Product Marketing Manager, ARC Processors

"Complex Neural Networks Require NPU Improvements"

"An NPU’s neural network acceleration must evolve to better support the latest neural network models. They must evolve from a CNN engine to a broader AI engine."

The Evolution of Neural Processing | Processor IP |Synopsys

DesignWare Technical Bulletin Article explains the evolution of Neural Processing for Embedded Applications using ARC NPX

www.synopsys.com

 

[Slade]

NASA is also testing lots of neuromorphic options


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Could SiFive directly integrate Akida IP - possibly


Its not a given yet

No, nothing is a given. But I am pretty sure they will choose the SiFive Akida option.

 

[Sirod69]

07.09.2022 | 04:44

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During the summer, BrainChip partnered with Prophesee to optimize the AI performance and efficiency of visual computing solutions. Inspired by human vision, Prophesee's technology uses a patented sensor design and AI algorithms that mimic the human eye and brain to see what was previously invisible with standard image-based technology. Perfect areas of application are autonomous driving, industrial automation, IoT as well as augmented and virtual reality. The BrainChip technology "Akida" is the first neuromorphic processor on the market, it also mimics the human brain to analyze only the essential sensor inputs at the time of acquisition and process the data with unparalleled efficiency, precision and energy saving. The technology will go into broader marketing in 2022/23, which should soon be reflected positively in the figures.

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[TopCat]

While trying to find more on Microsoft’s Hololens I came across this Request For Information from the US Dept of Defence. It’s from January this year. Am trying to find info on any responses. I wonder if Brainchip responded to their request?

2.0 General Requirement
2.1 This Request for Information (RFI) is:

• Seeking information from industry professionals to determine their capabilities to develop and integrate Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) software solutions into Government designated Army vision systems.
• Being issued solely for information and planning purposes. Various concepts may be examined based upon input provided.

3.2.3 Areas of Interest: Respondents are requested to detail their capabilities and experience (for the Government or commercial customers) with development and integration of any or all of the following AI/ML tasks:

a. Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
b. AI/ML Algorithm Model Training Data Library
c. AI/ML Model Library
d. AI Model Maintenance Platform
e. AI Enabled Target Detection Algorithms
f. Multi Sensor Data Collection
g. Data Ingestion and Interoperability Service
h. Battlefield Data Processing
i. Tactical to Enterprise Data Federation
j. Federated Data Search and Discovery
k. Regional Terrain Product Availability Selector
l. Multi-Modal Merged Terrain Products
m. Battlefield Data Conditioning
n. Battlefield Data Simplification Application
o. Synthetic Data Generation System
p. Mixed Reality (MR) Soldier Interface
q. AI Assisted 3D Reconstruction
r. Machine Assisted Mission Planning
s. Scaling AI Tactical Predictions Based on Red Force and Blue Force Close Combat Force Capabilities and Terrain
t. AI Enabled Digital Battlefield Assistant
u. Battlefield Language Translation
v. Identification and Recognition of Terrain Bottlenecks and Movement Mobility Limitations Recognition of Woodland and Urban Environments
w. Semantic Segmentation
x. GPS Denied Navigation
y. Human Machine Teaming for Unmanned Vehicle Mission Planning
z. Swarm miniature Unmanned Aerial System (mUAS) for Continual Persistent Surveillance
aa. Radio Frequency (RF)
bb. Sensitive Site Exploitation and Battlefield Intelligence Rapid Analytics
cc. Test and Evaluation Red Team

SAM.gov

sam.gov

IVAS, one of the Army’s modernization priorities, is a militarized version of Microsoft’s HoloLens virtual reality headset and is intended to provide soldiers with movement of information, high-level processing, and augmented-reality information.

Army seeks information on integrating artificial intelligence into IVAS | InsideDefense.com

The Army is seeking information about industry's capability to develop and integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning features into its Integrated Visual Augmentation System, according to a request for information issued Jan. 19.

insidedefense.com

 

[butcherano]

Hi @uiux
I am sure that @butcherano will not mind me telling just you that he after seeing the picture which I emailed to him did one of his deep dives into Synopsys and found that in a quarterly report in late 2020 after the release of the AKD1000 engineering samples they used the image there as well. So I suppose they might not have need for one of the latest Mini PCi Boards given how long they have been engaged in some way with Brainchip.
Regards
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

Yeah...cheers @Fact Finder.

I was curious about why they used an old image too @uiux.

The Q3 2020 corporate overview for investors from Synopsys had no mention of Brainchip or images of Akida.

But the Q4 2020 preso is where the image made it's first appearance. And the evaluation boards first shipped to EAP customers in Nov 2020. So this was revealed by Synopsys very soon after and probably before any new images of the evaluation boards were circulating. Looks like they've just left the old image in the same slide for all subsequent presentations.

https://www.synopsys.com/content/da...tions/corporate-overview-investor-q4-2020.pdf

 

[Fact Finder]

Speaking of Synopsys...a snippet of a comment I did like from one of their Tech Bulletins.

The Evolution of Neural Processing for Embedded Applications​

Gordon Cooper, Product Marketing Manager, ARC Processors

"Complex Neural Networks Require NPU Improvements"

"An NPU’s neural network acceleration must evolve to better support the latest neural network models. They must evolve from a CNN engine to a broader AI engine."

The Evolution of Neural Processing | Processor IP |Synopsys

DesignWare Technical Bulletin Article explains the evolution of Neural Processing for Embedded Applications using ARC NPX

www.synopsys.com

Great article FMF but I am sort of happily confused by the following paragraph:

“New DesignWare ARC NPX6 NPU IP​

To keep pace with the evolving neural network advancements and the growing demand for higher performance, Synopsys has recently introduced the DesignWare® ARC® NPX6 (Fig 4) NPU IP. The NPX6 NPU IP addresses demands of real-time compute with ultra-low power consumption for deep learning applications. The NPX6 NPU IP is Synopsys’ sixth generation neural network accelerator IP.”

Synopsys claims it’s own neural network accelerator IP yet chooses to use and thereby advertise and by implication endorse/recommend Brainchip’s artificial intelligence accelerator by use of the photo in its report.

A curious turn of events worthy of a novel by Lewis Carroll.

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

 

[Fact Finder]

Id love to work at Brainchip too.

Rob, Anil, Ken, Pete, Sean, if any of you are reading, I have no idea about neuromorphic technology but I love the company, am a passionate shareholder and could sell ice to Eskimos.

I think I would keep quiet about selling ice.

 

[Fullmoonfever]

Great article FMF but I am sort of happily confused by the following paragraph:

“New DesignWare ARC NPX6 NPU IP​

To keep pace with the evolving neural network advancements and the growing demand for higher performance, Synopsys has recently introduced the DesignWare® ARC® NPX6 (Fig 4) NPU IP. The NPX6 NPU IP addresses demands of real-time compute with ultra-low power consumption for deep learning applications. The NPX6 NPU IP is Synopsys’ sixth generation neural network accelerator IP.”

Synopsys claims it’s own neural network accelerator IP yet chooses to use and thereby advertise and by implication endorse/recommend Brainchip’s artificial intelligence accelerator by use of the photo in its report.

A curious turn of events worthy of a novel by Lewis Carroll.

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

It is all a little confusing as you say.

One other thing I found interesting is the highlighted bit below from another paragraph.

Whilst I know it's not the sole domain of BRN, any chance of a hand in this somewhere?

There are multiple sizes of NPX6 NPU IP to choose from to meet specific application performance requirements. The NPX6 NPU’s scalable architecture is based on individual cores that can scale from 4K of MACs to 96K MACs. A single NPX6 Processor can deliver up to 250 TOPS at 1.3 GHz on 5nm processes in worst case conditions, or up to 440 TOPS by using new sparsity features, which can increase the performance and decrease energy demands of a neural network.

 

[Fox151]

have we reached peak obsession with this?

Maybe his oh shit expression is cause he realises people like you will respond like this, no matter how big the fishes he signs...

The answer to your question is clearly no.

Try to cheer up and be a little more glass half full.... you'll live longer.

 

[Lex555]

And I can make an awesome lamb gyros, like they've never tasted before in the US.

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I feel like we could potentially get hired as a B team, say serving BRN staff lunch at a food van and fill in for A team on the computer thingy if they get sick. Please note, am happy to work for options

 

[Steve10]

Chart looks similar to before. Market wise the ASX XTX is sitting on 38.2% Fib retrace level following the rise since June. US market is a coin toss & can go either way dragging everything with it. USD & bond yields remain high which isn't good for markets. US CPI numbers due next week can move the markets up & down.

 

[ndefries]

Great article FMF but I am sort of happily confused by the following paragraph:

“New DesignWare ARC NPX6 NPU IP​

To keep pace with the evolving neural network advancements and the growing demand for higher performance, Synopsys has recently introduced the DesignWare® ARC® NPX6 (Fig 4) NPU IP. The NPX6 NPU IP addresses demands of real-time compute with ultra-low power consumption for deep learning applications. The NPX6 NPU IP is Synopsys’ sixth generation neural network accelerator IP.”

Synopsys claims it’s own neural network accelerator IP yet chooses to use and thereby advertise and by implication endorse/recommend Brainchip’s artificial intelligence accelerator by use of the photo in its report.

A curious turn of events worthy of a novel by Lewis Carroll.

My opinion only DYOR
FF

AKIDA BALLISTA

i found this section very interesting. It is exactly the optimisation options that were discussed recently around Akida.

the NPX IP and high-productivity programming tools optimize the performance, power, and area of high-performance SoCs for a broad range of embedded AI applications, including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), surveillance, digital TVs and cameras, and data center and edge server inference.

 

[ndefries]

Maybe his oh shit expression is cause he realises people like you will respond like this, no matter how big the fishes he signs...

The answer to your question is clearly no.

Try to cheer up and be a little more glass half full.... you'll live longer.

oh i am cheered up. i am just as much obsessed. It's just funny sometimes to see how detailed people on this forum are!

 

[Fact Finder]

I feel like we could potentially get hired as a B team, say serving BRN staff lunch at a food van and fill in for A team on the computer thingy if they get sick. Please note, am happy to work for options

As a shareholder who is not keen on dilution I would be more than happy for you to receive options. What about the option to use the front and back doors or wear short sleeve t shirts on hot days.

 

[alwaysgreen]

And I can make an awesome lamb gyros, like they've never tasted before in the US.

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$2 party at your place