(Source: semiwiki)According to Quadric, although NPUs are currently developing rapidly, many traditional and emerging manufacturers are striving in this field. They believe that tightly integrating matrix computation with general-purpose computing, rather than welding two different engines onto a single bus and then partitioning the algorithms, seems to be an obvious advantage. Why don’t some larger, … Read more
Event: On June 11, 2025, Qualcomm announced the launch of the new Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 chip designed specifically for high-end smart glasses at the Augmented World Expo (AWE USA 2025) in the United States. Recently, the well-known domestic gold and jewelry company Laofengxiang announced its entry into the AI technology field with the release … Read more
This is a deep performance evaluation of the NPU of four chips from Rockchip: RK3588, RK3576, RK3568, and RK3562, integrating multiple practical data and technical analysis to compare their computing power, architecture, and application scenarios: 1.RK3588: Flagship-level AI computing power with full scene coverage NPU Performance: Integrating the third-generation self-developed NPU, with a computing power … Read more
If we compare the CPU to a Swiss Army knife, the GPU is like a chainsaw—yet in the face of the AI biological revolution, what humanity needs is a weapon akin to neural synapses. The rise of NPU and TPU is not merely a technical iteration but a chip revolution that challenges the very genetic … Read more
AMD has announced two new products in its Ryzen Z2 series processors, the new flagship Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2 A. The Ryzen Z2 series was initially launched in January this year, including the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2, and Ryzen Z2 Go. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme features specifications similar to its … Read more
With the current popularity of AI chips, many IC engineers are eager to learn about NPU (Neural Processing Unit) but are unsure where to start. This article will discuss various dedicated modules for AI chips, providing some direction for your learning. Dedicated Modules for AI Chips 1. NPU Core Module (Neural Processing Unit) Definition: A … Read more
As AI accelerates from the cloud to the edge, a digital intelligence revolution is quietly unfolding across all scenarios: #AI smartphones turn casual photos into artistic masterpieces in seconds, AI PCs can automatically handle tedious document processing, robots can perceive their environment in real-time and move flexibly, and smart cars can perform real-time traffic analysis … Read more
Remember to star the public account ⭐️ to receive notifications promptly. Source: ContentTranslated fromsemiwiki. According to Quadric, although NPU development is currently rapid, many traditional and emerging manufacturers are striving in this field. They believe that tightly integrating matrix computation with general-purpose computing, rather than welding two different engines onto a single bus and then … Read more
How to set up the RK3588 NPU development environment on an Ubuntu system (PC)? This involves running the Ubuntu system on the computer while the RK3588 board runs the Buildroot Linux system, establishing the RK3588 NPU development environment.The following are the corresponding deployment steps:0. Dependency Files RKNPU2 project download link: https://github.com/airockchip/rknn-toolkit2/tree/master/rknpu2 RKNN-Toolkit2 project download link: … Read more
In the wave of rapid transformation in the global chip industry and the deep penetration of AI technology, Rockchip stands out in the fiercely competitive chip market with its excellent technological innovation capabilities and forward-looking strategic layout, becoming a leader in the field of on-device computing. With the developer conference approaching and the continuous accumulation … Read more