Paper Title: Search Acceleration and Learning at the Edge with Crossbar ReRAM

Paper Abstract: Today, even the most advanced architectures are suffering limitations caused by the memory bottleneck between computing cores and data and the restrictions of traditional AI methodologies that depend on classification of data. Crossbar will present innovative implementation of non-volatile ReRAM technology integrated with processing logic to quickly analyze and respond to unstructured data. An energy efficient and speed of massive search across multi-modal datasets can be achieved by integrating data and computing on same chip, with fast, low-power embedded non-volatile memory. While memory is the critical foundation of next-generation chip processors, industry collaboration is needed to enable new AI capabilities including massive multi-modal search acceleration and Learning at the Edge. To accelerate the deployment of ready-made, power-efficient solutions with unsupervised learning and event recognition capability, Crossbar has partnered with experts in Neural Networks hardware accelerators, AI datasets optimization and system integration to found the SCAiLE consortium.

Paper Author: Sylvain Dubois, , Consultant

Author Bio: Sylvain Dubois joined the Crossbar management team in 2013 as Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Business Development. With over 17 years of semiconductor experience in business development and strategic product marketing, he brings a proven ability to analyze market trends, identify new, profitable business opportunities and create precise product positioning that is in perfect sync with market demands to drive market share leadership and business results. Prior to joining Crossbar, Mr. Dubois led strategic product positioning and market engagement for developing new products at Spansion. Responsible for identifying new growth opportunities and expanding the product portfolio, Mr. Dubois was instrumental in defining the Spansion Flash memory product roadmap. From 2002-2006, Mr. Dubois was a System-on-Chip architect of OMAP application processors at Texas Instruments. Mr. Dubois was in charge of the architecture and technology roadmap of DRAM and Flash memory controllers, and developed strategic relationships with major DRAM and Flash memory suppliers. Sylvain Dubois holds a Master of Science in Microelectronics from E.S.I.E.E. (Paris), University of Southampton (UK) and Universidad Pontifica Comillas (Spain).