NEUROPULS: NEUROmorphic energy-efficient secure accelerators based on Phase change materials aUgmented siLicon photonicS
Fabio Pavanello, Cédric Marchand, Ian O’Connor, Régis Orobtchouk, Fabien Mandorlo, Xavier Letartre, Sébastien Cueff, Elena Ioana Vatajelu, Giorgio Di Natale, Benot Cluzel, Aurélien Coillet, Benoı̂t Charbonnier, Pierre Noé, Frantiśek Kaván, Martin Žoldák, Michal Szaj, Peter Bienstman, Thomas Van Vaerenbergh, Ulrich Rührmair, Paulo F. Flores · 2023
This special session paper introduces the Horizon Europe NEUROPULS project, which targets the development of secure and energy-efficient RISC-V interfaced neuromorphic accelerators using augmented silicon photonics technology. Our approach aims to develop an augmented silicon photonics platform, an FPGA-powered RISC-V-connected computing platform, and a complete simulation platform to demonstrate the neuromorphic accelerator capabilities. In particular, their main advantages and limitations will be addressed concerning the underpinning technology for each platform. Then, we will discuss three targeted use cases for edge-computing applications: Global National Satellite System (GNSS) anti-jamming, autonomous driving, and anomaly detection in edge devices. Finally, we will address the reliability and security aspects of the stand-alone accelerator implementation and the project use cases.