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Live Broadcast: Detailed Explanation and Practical Demonstration of Efficient AI Application Deployment Based on ‘Zhou Yi’ NPU

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Live Broadcast: Detailed Explanation and Practical Demonstration of Efficient AI Application Deployment Based on 'Zhou Yi' NPU

Course Introduction The emergence of large models like DeepSeek has triggered explosive growth in AI applications, with a continuous rise in edge inference demand. The NPU (Neural Processing Unit), with its excellent AI acceleration capabilities and high energy efficiency, has become a key solution to meet terminal inference needs. Arm Technology’s self-developed ‘Zhou Yi’ NPU … Read more

Opportunities and Challenges of Edge Deployment of GenAI: NPU as the Key to Breakthrough

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Opportunities and Challenges of Edge Deployment of GenAI: NPU as the Key to Breakthrough

In the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have undergone significant transformations—convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) are transitioning to Transformers and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This transformation is driven by the industry’s urgent demand for models that are efficient, accurate, context-aware, and capable of handling complex tasks.Initially, AI … Read more

Qunxin Shining Donates Milk-V Megrez (RISC-V AI PC, 16GB RAM, 19.95 TOPS NPU) to the Jiachen Project Leader

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Qunxin Shining Donates Milk-V Megrez (RISC-V AI PC, 16GB RAM, 19.95 TOPS NPU) to the Jiachen Project Leader

Recently, Qunxin Shining, a member of the Jiachen Project, donated one set of Milk-V Megrez motherboard (including fan) to the leader of the Jiachen Project, receiving 1499 drifting points (see the observation address at the end of the article [2]). This donation is a targeted donation, and the leader of the Jiachen Project will (along … Read more

AI Ultra Transformation: Understanding How NPU Accelerates AI Performance

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AI Ultra Transformation: Understanding How NPU Accelerates AI Performance

Click the 🔺 public account above to follow me ✅ Computing power has become a significant bottleneck in the development of AI. To overcome this bottleneck, GPUs and NPUs, as the two main forces, are addressing this issue in different ways. So, how does the NPU accelerate AI from a hardware perspective? What are the … Read more

Chip Origin Launches a New Era of AI Computing at the Edge

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Chip Origin Launches a New Era of AI Computing at the Edge

Since the beginning of 2025, with the maturation of technology and the expansion of application scenarios, the edge AI market has experienced rapid growth. It is predicted that by 2025, the edge computing market will approach $50 billion, becoming an important engine for fostering new business models and optimizing resource allocation. The demand for high-performance, … Read more

Deploying YOLOV5 on RK3399Pro Development Board

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Deploying YOLOV5 on RK3399Pro Development Board

1. Hardware Devices (1) RK3399Pro Development Board: This is a development board launched by Rockchip, equipped with NPU (Neural-network Processing Units), supporting 8-bit and 16-bit operations, with a computing performance of up to 3.0 TOPs. Compared to similar NPU chips, its performance is leading by as much as 150%, and it is compatible with various … Read more

The Industry Singularity of Intelligent Driving (Part 16) — NPU vs BPU

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The Industry Singularity of Intelligent Driving (Part 16) --- NPU vs BPU

Recently, BYD has entered the final phase of depleting its non-intelligent vehicle inventory, soon to initiate equal rights for intelligent driving. The conference had some highlights, especially Bosch’s speech on intelligent driving for traditional vehicles. Today, let’s briefly analyze the intelligent driving chip architectures of two third-party companies. 1. Black Sesame Intelligence: Self-developed NPU Architecture … Read more

Xiangteng NPU Chip – Core Board Hardware Design Reference Materials Compilation

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Xiangteng NPU Chip - Core Board Hardware Design Reference Materials Compilation

The Xiangteng NPU chip HKN201 neural network processor is a domestically produced, high-performance, multi-core processor designed for strong real-time, high-performance, and high-concurrency application scenarios by Xi’an Xiangteng Microelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.The hardware design reference documents for the HKN201 neural network processor core board include the hardware design guide, core board hardware schematic reference, schematic design … Read more

Understanding the Roles of CPU, GPU, NPU, and More: A Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding the Roles of CPU, GPU, NPU, and More: A Comprehensive Guide

✎ Introduction Are you still confused about the differences between CPU, GPU, FPGA, ASIC, DPU, and NPU? In modern computing, there are various specialized processor chips, each with unique characteristics serving different application needs. With the rise of AI and the semiconductor industry, these chips have transitioned from being “high-end” to “widely recognized,” yet those … Read more

Understanding CPU/GPU/TPU/NPU… What Are These XPU Technologies?

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Understanding CPU/GPU/TPU/NPU... What Are These XPU Technologies?

Author: iot101 IoT Think Tank Original Reprint must indicate the source and origin —— [Introduction] —— In this era of rapid technological advancement, concepts like the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and deep learning are flourishing, and various chip terms such as GPU, TPU, NPU, and DPU are emerging one after another… What are they? … Read more