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Is there any connection through Xylinx SOC?Hi Salde,
On your hypothesis, you still need a processor, because Akida1500 doesn't have one.
We did some early work with them didn't we?
Is there any connection through Xylinx SOC?Hi Salde,
On your hypothesis, you still need a processor, because Akida1500 doesn't have one.
We used their COTS FPGA for a Studio accelerator 6 years ago.Is there any connection through Xylinx SOC?
We did some early work with them didn't we?
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Cheers.We used their COTS FPGA for a Studio accelerator 6 years ago.
You want coincidences?Hypothetical question. Could taping out Akida 1500 on Global Foudries be enough evidence that Akida works on GF technology and thus give Oculi the confidence to develop their own chip through GF that incorporates Akida IP?
I feel there is too many coincidences (at least in my head) to ignore.
41.50 is where anil mentions we've "directly worked with" oculi
You mean this oneYou want coincidences?
Check out the NASA SBIR for 22nm FD-SoI NN sans processor.
Thanks Fmf,You mean this one
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BRN Discussion Ongoing
And still its not the deal to announce on ASX weird You got me stumped.thestockexchange.com.au
Welcome.Thanks Fmf,
My short term memory is somewhat deficient.
My reason for the question is the paragraph below that was written in the Akida 1500 tape out article:Hypothetical question. Could taping out Akida 1500 on Global Foudries be enough evidence that Akida works on GF technology for Oculi to have the confidence to proceed with developing their own chip incorporating Akida IP through GF?
I feel there is too many coincidences (at least in my head) to ignore.
I don't think it's just Oculi that were interested in seeing Akida performing on GlobalFoundries' 22FDX platform. It's a popular platform for efficient industrial and consumer applications and has had several years to mature and gain adoption by the industry.My reason for the question is the paragraph below that was written in the Akida 1500 tape out article:
"The tape-out was completed using GlobalFoundries’ 22nm fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) technology and is being described as a milestone in validating BrainChip’s IP across different processes and foundries, providing its partners with varied global manufacturing options."
The Brainchip/Global Foudries tape out was announced on 29th Jan 2023.
Two days ago, Oculi, whom Brainchip is working with, announced that they are using Global Foundries to help them produce their latest chip (did the Akida 1500 tape out on Global Foudries technology give them what they needed to go ahead with their own GF chip?):
Oculi say this about their future chip:
"Oculi’s new vision is ideal for edge applications such as always-on gesture/face/people tracking and low-latency eye tracking, while alternative solutions are too slow, big, and power inefficient. GF is an excellent partner to enable us to quickly get our product to our customers."
Just found an article from yesterday which outlines Oculi and GF producing 3 chips but the first is using their 55LPx whereas AKD1500 is in 22FDX.My reason for the question is the paragraph below that was written in the Akida 1500 tape out article:
"The tape-out was completed using GlobalFoundries’ 22nm fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FD-SOI) technology and is being described as a milestone in validating BrainChip’s IP across different processes and foundries, providing its partners with varied global manufacturing options."
The Brainchip/Global Foudries tape out was announced on 29th Jan 2023.
Two days ago, Oculi, whom Brainchip is working with, announced that they are using Global Foundries to help them produce their latest chip (did the Akida 1500 tape out on Global Foudries technology give them what they needed to go ahead with their own GF chip?):
Oculi say this about their future chip:
"Oculi’s new vision is ideal for edge applications such as always-on gesture/face/people tracking and low-latency eye tracking, while alternative solutions are too slow, big, and power inefficient. GF is an excellent partner to enable us to quickly get our product to our customers."
Another good reason vs 28nm CMOS.Just found an article from yesterday which outlines Oculi and GF producing 3 chips but the first is using their 55LPx whereas AKD1500 is in 22FDX.
Maybe @Diogenese can impart some wisdom as to the outcome here?
Get the feeling maybe no crossover as yet?
Maybe the AKD1500 will be testing etc for the stated next iterations of the SPU.
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Smart vision startup Oculi turns to GF for next chips
Oculi, a fabless company seeking to add intelligence to image sensors at the pixel level, has partnered with chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc.www.eenewseurope.com
Under the agreement GlobalFoundries will manufacture the SPU (sensing and processing unit) S12 software-defined vision sensor in its 55LPx manufacturing process. The chip is intended to be used for applications in smart devices and homes, industrial, IoT, automotive markets and wearables including AR/VR.
The SPU S12 will be the first of three sensors to follow on from the SPU S11 which Oculi offers on a series of PCB-based platforms.
For outline of GF chips.
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Industrial IoT | GlobalFoundries
Bring forth Industry 4.0 with GF From agriculture to manufacturing, intelligent connectivity and AI are leading the way in the […]gf.com
Industrial MCUs using 22FDX® with eNVM
GlobalFoundries® (GF®) 22FDX® solutions, featuring low power, adaptive body bias, analog scaling and robust eNVM capabilities, enable integrated, area and power-optimized industrial MCUs. Solution options include eMRAM, low-cost charge trap technology (CTT) and CB-RAM embedded memory for faster TTM and wakeup times.
Pumped up, power-efficient performance
22FDX® offers best-in-class performance at the industry’s lowest operating voltage for bulk CMOS technologies (0.4 V) and 1 pA/µm for ultra-low standby leakage. It features an eMRAM NVM with >100x lower write power* that enables frequent, power-saving shutdowns to help designers extend battery life while boosting processing capability.
More function, in less space
22FDX® solutions enable designers to develop RF front-end modules (FEMs) with outstanding PA efficiency, LNA noise figure, and switch insertion loss benefits. These FEMs, baseband and eMRAM elements can be integrated into a single IIoT SoC that helps designers combine the features needed to meet goals, while significantly reducing overall area—and costs.
Design, made simple
The 22FDX® portfolio of silicon-proven, MCU-optimized IP, along with a broad range of services and solutions available through GF and the FDXcelerator™ partner program, can help designers reduce development time and have confidence in first-time-right results in hardware.
Industrial MCUs using 55LPX and 40LP with eNVM and 28SLP-ESF3
GlobalFoundries® (GF®) 55LPX and 40LP with eNVM and 28SLP-ESF3, built on bulk CMOS platforms, are optimized for range of power-performance and cost-sensitive MCU applications, including automotive, baseband SoCs, mobile multimedia, digital TVs/STBs, IoT and industrial. The solutions enable designers to leverage logic, analog, RF, ULP SRAM/logic combinations, high-K metal gate technology and high reliability, along with on-board memory (eNVM) for faster wakeup times, reduced system cost and improved security:
55LPx features high reliability (automotive-grade IP) and high-density, low-power SRAM
GF’s 40LP is the only 40 nm automotive grade 0 offering in the industry
28SLP is optimized for power, performance and die cost, when flexible mixed-technology options for RF and ultra-low power are required
ESF3 eFlash adds robust quality and reliability, offering zero failure rates in harsh temperature conditions
High voltage? No problem.
55LPx solutions are excellent fits for analog and power devices operating at 30 V and beyond; it is optimized for integrated analog, power and mixed-signal applications such as PMICs for mobile devices, audio amplifiers and applications requiring dense digital, analog and power elements.
I think we all need to have another beer or 2 and contemplate is dilemma SladiousHypothetical question. Could taping out Akida 1500 on Global Foudries be enough evidence that Akida works on GF technology for Oculi to have the confidence to proceed with developing their own chip incorporating Akida IP through GF?
I feel there is too many coincidences (at least in my head) to ignore.
Was looking for any connections of VVDN and Moschip (you know the joint presso that seems to have faded away at the mo) just for diff angle.![]()
VVDN strengthens its services portfolio with the addition of Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing Services for global markets
/PRNewswire/ -- VVDN Technologies, a global provider of embedded product engineering, manufacturing and digital services and solutions company, announced that...www.prnewswire.com
I am going to embarrass myself here. Can't Akida IP fit with any chip. I know that Akida is sensor agnostic. If we are proved on 22FDX would that be enough to suggest we will work on 55LPx (I ask this question having no idea what FDX or LPx is, nor what the difference is between 55 and 22......my guess is size. Makes sense to me that Oculi's chip is bigger. It needs the extra room for Akida....I'm clueless)? Who knows how long Oculi and Brainchip have been engaged, it could be a year or more.Just found an article from yesterday which outlines Oculi and GF producing 3 chips but the first is using their 55LPx whereas AKD1500 is in 22FDX.
Maybe @Diogenese can impart some wisdom as to the outcome here?
Get the feeling maybe no crossover as yet?
Maybe the AKD1500 will be testing etc for the stated next iterations of the SPU.
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Smart vision startup Oculi turns to GF for next chips
Oculi, a fabless company seeking to add intelligence to image sensors at the pixel level, has partnered with chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc.www.eenewseurope.com
Under the agreement GlobalFoundries will manufacture the SPU (sensing and processing unit) S12 software-defined vision sensor in its 55LPx manufacturing process. The chip is intended to be used for applications in smart devices and homes, industrial, IoT, automotive markets and wearables including AR/VR.
The SPU S12 will be the first of three sensors to follow on from the SPU S11 which Oculi offers on a series of PCB-based platforms.
For outline of GF chips.
![]()
Industrial IoT | GlobalFoundries
Bring forth Industry 4.0 with GF From agriculture to manufacturing, intelligent connectivity and AI are leading the way in the […]gf.com
Industrial MCUs using 22FDX® with eNVM
GlobalFoundries® (GF®) 22FDX® solutions, featuring low power, adaptive body bias, analog scaling and robust eNVM capabilities, enable integrated, area and power-optimized industrial MCUs. Solution options include eMRAM, low-cost charge trap technology (CTT) and CB-RAM embedded memory for faster TTM and wakeup times.
Pumped up, power-efficient performance
22FDX® offers best-in-class performance at the industry’s lowest operating voltage for bulk CMOS technologies (0.4 V) and 1 pA/µm for ultra-low standby leakage. It features an eMRAM NVM with >100x lower write power* that enables frequent, power-saving shutdowns to help designers extend battery life while boosting processing capability.
More function, in less space
22FDX® solutions enable designers to develop RF front-end modules (FEMs) with outstanding PA efficiency, LNA noise figure, and switch insertion loss benefits. These FEMs, baseband and eMRAM elements can be integrated into a single IIoT SoC that helps designers combine the features needed to meet goals, while significantly reducing overall area—and costs.
Design, made simple
The 22FDX® portfolio of silicon-proven, MCU-optimized IP, along with a broad range of services and solutions available through GF and the FDXcelerator™ partner program, can help designers reduce development time and have confidence in first-time-right results in hardware.
Industrial MCUs using 55LPX and 40LP with eNVM and 28SLP-ESF3
GlobalFoundries® (GF®) 55LPX and 40LP with eNVM and 28SLP-ESF3, built on bulk CMOS platforms, are optimized for range of power-performance and cost-sensitive MCU applications, including automotive, baseband SoCs, mobile multimedia, digital TVs/STBs, IoT and industrial. The solutions enable designers to leverage logic, analog, RF, ULP SRAM/logic combinations, high-K metal gate technology and high reliability, along with on-board memory (eNVM) for faster wakeup times, reduced system cost and improved security:
55LPx features high reliability (automotive-grade IP) and high-density, low-power SRAM
GF’s 40LP is the only 40 nm automotive grade 0 offering in the industry
28SLP is optimized for power, performance and die cost, when flexible mixed-technology options for RF and ultra-low power are required
ESF3 eFlash adds robust quality and reliability, offering zero failure rates in harsh temperature conditions
High voltage? No problem.
55LPx solutions are excellent fits for analog and power devices operating at 30 V and beyond; it is optimized for integrated analog, power and mixed-signal applications such as PMICs for mobile devices, audio amplifiers and applications requiring dense digital, analog and power elements.