MLC based magnetic random access memory used in CNN based digital IC for AI
US10481815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
CNN based digital IC for AI contains a number of CNN processing units. Each CNN processing unit contains CNN logic circuits operatively coupling to a memory subsystem. A first subsystem includes an array of first magnetic random access memory (RAM) cells for storing weights and an array of second magnetic RAM cells for storing input signals. A second subsystem includes an array of first magnetic RAM cells for storing one-time-programming weights and an array of second magnetic RAM cells for storing input signals. A third subsystem includes an array of first magnetic RAM cells for storing weights, an array of second magnetic RAM cells for storing input signals and an array of third magnetic RAM cells for storing one-time-programming unique data pattern for security identification. Either MLC STT-RAM or MLC OST-MRAM containing at least two MTJ elements can be configured as different memories for forming memory subsystem.
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