Optimization processing unit having subunits that are programmably and partially connected
US11604913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/45525
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques usable in optimization processing are described. A system includes an optimization processing unit (OPU). The OPU includes stochastic computing units and at least one programmable interconnect. Each of the stochastic computing units includes nodes and multiplication unit(s) configured to interconnect at least a portion of the nodes. The programmable interconnect(s) are configured to provide weights for and to selectably couple a portion of the stochastic computing units.
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