aiWare is a cutting-edge hardware solution dedicated to facilitating neural processing for automotive AI applications. As part of aiMotive’s advanced offerings, the aiWare NPU (Neural Processing Unit) provides a scalable AI inference platform optimized for cost-sensitive and multi-sensor automotive applications ranging from Level 2 to Level 4 driving automation. With its unique SDK focused on neural network optimization, aiWare offers up to 256 Effective TOPS per core, on par with leading industry efficiency benchmarks.
The aiWare hardware IP integrates smoothly into automotive systems due to its ISO 26262 ASIL B certification, making it suitable for production environments requiring rigorous safety standards. Its innovative architecture utilizes both on-chip local memory and dense on-chip RAM for efficient data handling, significantly reducing external memory needs. This focus on minimizing off-chip traffic enhances the overall performance while adhering to stringent automotive requirements.
Optimized for high-speed operation, aiWare can reach up to 1024 TOPS, providing flexibility across a wide range of AI workloads including CNNs, LSTMs, and RNNs. Designed for easy layout and software integration, aiWare supports essential activation and pooling functions natively, allowing maximum processing efficiency for neural networks without host CPU interference. This makes it an exemplary choice for automotive-grade AI, supporting various advanced driving capabilities and applications.
