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Convolution operation method based on NOR flash array

US11309026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2017
Grant dateApr 19, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the field of semiconductor integrated circuits and manufacturing technologies thereof, and discloses a method and device for realizing a convolution operation based on an NOR flash storage structure. The NOR flash array has a structure of an array composed of a plurality of NOR flash cells. The convolution operation method includes: storing elements of a convolution kernel matrix into the NOR flash cells; converting elements of an input matrix into voltages and applying the voltages to gate terminals of the NOR flash cells; applying a driving voltage to source terminals of the NOR flash cells; and collecting, via drain terminals of the NOR flash cells, current values of each column to obtain a convolution operation result.

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