論文

査読有り 国際共著 国際誌
2022年1月

On the Impact of Hardware Timing Errors on Stochastic Computing based Neural Networks

Proceedings of the European Test Workshop
  • Neugebauer F.
  • ,
  • Holst S.
  • ,
  • Polian I.

2022-May
記述言語
英語
掲載種別
研究論文(国際会議プロシーディングス)
DOI
10.1109/ETS54262.2022.9810429

Stochastic computing (SC) with its stream-based, probabilistic number representation promises large area and power benefits as well as increased error tolerance compared to conventional binary computing. While SC is less precise, it is considered a promising option for implementing neural network inferencing in ultra-low-power edge devices. SC-based Neural Networks (SCNNs) typically combine stochastic and binary components for interfacing and to alleviate certain SC limitations. Moreover, ultra-low-power VLSI for edge computing is often less reliable due to noisy environments or deliberate power-reliability trade-offs. In this work, we present the first detailed investigation of the behavior of an SCNN and its individual components on hardware prone to timing errors. Our results show that robustness of SC is highly dependent on specific design choices and that biases in the error distributions may even cause SCNNs to perform worse under certain circumstances than comparable binary implementations. It shows that robustness should be treated as a design goal in SC rather than taken for granted.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1109/ETS54262.2022.9810429
URL
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85134240649&origin=inward
ID情報
  • DOI : 10.1109/ETS54262.2022.9810429
  • ISSN : 1530-1877

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