AnalogAI has chosen Microchip’s SST memBrain SAGE intellectual property to develop its first real-world edge AI processor

AnalogAI has selected the memBrain Synaptic Analog Generation Engine (SAGE) neuromorphic hardware intellectual property (IP) from Silicon Storage Technology (SST), a subsidiary of Microchip Technology Inc., for the development of real-world edge AI processors. AnalogAI’s edge AI processors are equipped with proprietary algorithms optimised for hardware, enabling them to perform both AI model training and inference tasks simultaneously in real-world environments.

AnalogAI utilises SST’s memBrain SAGE IP to deliver high-performance analogue in-memory computing (aCIM) at power consumption levels of 1 watt or less, making it suitable for ultra-low-power edge applications. Building on the silicon-proven memBrain SAGE IP, which is based on SST’s SuperFlash technology, AnalogAI is committed to developing inference applications for real-world scenarios such as humanoid robots, drones and in-vehicle devices.

Mark Reiten, Senior Vice President of Microchip’s Smart Computing Business Unit, said: “AnalogAI is dedicated to developing innovative, co-optimised edge AI inference solutions that enable edge devices to adapt in real time to sudden changes in their environment. As the core inference engine for AnalogAI’s first products, SST’s memBrain SAGE IP delivers the computational performance and energy efficiency required to meet their application needs. We warmly welcome AnalogAI as the latest licensed partner for SST memBrain IP, joining our ever-expanding ecosystem.”

Key features of the SST memBrain SAGE IP:

• memBrain Tensor-in-Memory Logic Unit (TILE)
• The memBrain solution utilises optimised ESF3 memory cells to achieve a storage capacity of up to 8 bits per cell whilst consuming only nanoampere-level power.
• memBrain customised arrays, decoders and driver circuits
• Optimised Digital-to-Analogue Converters (DACs) and Analogue-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
• Summers and high-voltage bias circuits
• Na'an-class storage unit control logic
• memBrain proprietary test circuit
• SST memBrain Technical Documentation and Simulation Models
• A comprehensive range of IP integration services and technical support