Kneron’s Game-Changing KL730 NPU Chip Transforms Edge AI
Kneron Unveils Game-Changing KL730 Auto-Grade NPU Chip for Edge AI
Kneron, backed by Qualcomm, has introduced the KL730 auto-grade neural processing unit (NPU) chip, which promises to revolutionize edge AI. This chip incorporates an integrated Image Signal Processor (ISP) and offers secure and energy-efficient AI capabilities for various applications, including enterprise-edge servers, smart home appliances, and advanced driving assistance systems.
Features of the KL730 NPU Chip
- The KL730 is specifically designed for artificial intelligence, featuring Kneron’s energy-efficient and secure technology innovation.
- It has a cutting-edge peripheral interface that seamlessly connects various digital signals such as images, videos, audio, and millimeter waves.
- The chip enables diverse AI applications across multiple industries.
Energy Efficiency
One of the key advantages of the KL730 chip is its energy efficiency. It achieves a 3-4x leap in energy efficiency compared to its predecessors and claims to be up to 2x more energy efficient than major competitors in the industry.
Impact on AI Adoption
According to Albert Liu, Founder and CEO of Kneron, the KL730 is a game-changer for edge AI. It supports transformer neural networks and empowers users to unlock the full potential of AI without compromising on data privacy and security.
Application in Different Industries
Kneron has been a proponent of edge AI without relying on cloud connectivity. The KL730 chip provides base-level computing power and can support lightweight GPT large language models like nanoGPT. This chip transforms security in the AIoT landscape and enables offline AI running on edge devices, benefiting industries such as enterprise servers, vehicles, and AI-powered medical devices.
Enhanced Privacy and Collaboration
By leveraging Kneron’s proprietary and secure edge AI network called Kneo, the KL730 chip allows AI to reside on users’ edge devices, providing greater control over data privacy. This fosters increased collaboration between devices without compromising privacy, allowing engineers to design new semiconductor chips without exposing confidential data to major cloud companies.
About Kneron
Kneron has been recognized for its reconfigurable NPU architecture and has earned accolades such as the prestigious IEEE Cas Society’s Darlington Award for breakthrough technologies. The company serves various clients in AIoT, security, automotive, and edge server applications, including leading companies like Toyota, Quanta, Hanwha, and Dessmann.
Availability
Kneron states that samples of the KL730 chip will be available soon.
