Rescue Drone: Increasing Autonomy and Implementing Computer Vision
Focuses on developing a rescue drone with increased autonomy and implementing computer vision for advanced object detection. The team, consisting of Cody Campbell (Hardware Engineer), Alexandra Borgesen (Computer Engineer), Halil Yonter (Team Leader), Shawn Cho (Software Engineer), Peter Burchell (M
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Impact of NVIDIA Stock Surge on Mutual Funds and Passive Funds Exposure
NVIDIA's stock surged by 16% following strong financial performance, impacting various mutual funds and passive funds. Mutual funds like Motilal Oswal, Mirae, and Franklin have significant exposure to NVIDIA, while non-broad-based passive funds also hold substantial positions. The exposure of broad-
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Overview of GPU Architecture and Memory Systems in NVIDIA Tegra X1
Dive into the intricacies of GPU architecture and memory systems with a detailed exploration of the NVIDIA Tegra X1 die photo, instruction fetching mechanisms, SIMT core organization, cache lockup problems, and efficient memory management techniques highlighted in the provided educational materials.
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DNN Inference Optimization Challenge Overview
The DNN Inference Optimization Challenge, organized by Liya Yuan from ZTE, focuses on optimizing deep neural network (DNN) models for efficient inference on-device, at the edge, and in the cloud. The challenge addresses the need for high accuracy while minimizing data center consumption and inferenc
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Understanding Modern GPU Computing: A Historical Overview
Delve into the fascinating history of Graphic Processing Units (GPUs), from the era of CPU-dominated graphics computation to the introduction of 3D accelerator cards, and the evolution of GPU architectures like NVIDIA Volta-based GV100. Explore the peak performance comparison between CPUs and GPUs,
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FPGA Accelerator Design Principles and Performance Snapshot
This content explores the principles behind FPGA accelerator design, highlighting the extreme pipelining via systolic arrays that enables FPGAs to achieve high speeds despite lower clock frequencies compared to CPUs and GPUs. It delves into the application of Flynn's Taxonomy, performance snapshots
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Efforts to Enable VFIO for RDMA and GPU Memory Access
Efforts are underway to enable VFIO for RDMA and GPU memory access through the creation and insertion of DEVICE_PCI_P2PDMA pages. This involves utilizing functions like hmm_range_fault and collaborating with companies like Mellanox, Nvidia, and RedHat to support non-ODP, pinned page mappings for imp
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RAIJINTEK Fan Clip Installation and Product Line Overview
In this informative content, you will find a detailed guide on RAIJINTEK fan clip installation for various products like AIDOS, THEMIS, THEMIS Evo, NEMESIS, and more. Additionally, it covers features such as silent operation, different fan configurations, heatpipe sizes, material specifications like
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Webtrader Portfolio Update: Breaks Above R10m with Weaker Rand Protection - BizNews Share Portfolio
Webtrader portfolio experienced growth above R10m with a weaker rand protection, showcasing a CAGR of 12.0% in $ and 18.7% in Rand over 8.75 years. Share values fluctuated, with some surprising top performers this month, including AECI, CoreCivic, NVIDIA, and more. Recent additions of ASML and Adobe
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Accelerating Radiation Therapy Dose Calculations with Nvidia GPUs
Accelerating Radiation Therapy Dose Calculations with Nvidia GPUs by Felix Liu, Niclas Jansson, Artur Podobas, Albin Fredriksson, and Stefano Markidis discusses the utilization of GPU technology to improve efficiency in radiation treatment planning. The process involves creating patient-specific tre
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Efficient Context Switching for Deep Learning Applications Using PipeSwitch
PipeSwitch is a solution that enables fast and efficient context switching for deep learning applications, aiming to multiplex multiple DL apps on GPUs with minimal latency. It addresses the challenges of low GPU cluster utilization, high context switching overhead, and drawbacks of existing solutio
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Exploring Shakespeare's Sonnets: Structure, Themes, and Characters
Shakespeare's sonnets, first published in 1609, are renowned for their depiction of love, beauty, and relationships. Divided into two groups, the sonnets address a young man, a mysterious Dark Lady, and a potential Rival Poet. The intricate structure of the sonnets, with their distinctive rhyme sche
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Evolution of Electrical Infrastructure in Ghana
The historical development of Ghana's electrical energy infrastructure, initiated by the British government before Ghana's independence, led to the establishment of voltage standards and systems primarily based on fossil fuel generators. The Volta River Hydroelectric Project played a pivotal role in
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Efficient Job Scheduling and Runtime Management in DLWorkspace Cloud Computing and Storage Group
Explore the intricate system of job scheduling and runtime management in DLWorkspace, involving SQL server, K8s Master API, Web Portal, Restful API, Cluster Manager, NVIDIA driver plugins, and shared storage. Learn about the process flow from job submission to approval, status monitoring, and device
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The Story of Alessandro Volta and the Invention of the Battery
Discover the fascinating journey of Alessandro Volta and the invention of the battery as he unraveled the mysteries of electricity through experiments with frog legs, leading to the realization of chemical reactions generating electric current. From Luigi Galvani's twitching frog legs to Volta's cre
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OpenACC Compiler for CUDA: A Source-to-Source Implementation
An open-source OpenACC compiler designed for NVIDIA GPUs using a source-to-source approach allows for detailed machine-specific optimizations through the mature CUDA compiler. The compiler targets C as the language and leverages the CUDA API, facilitating the generation of executable files.
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Cutting-Edge Training Architecture Overview
Delve into the latest training innovations featuring NVIDIA Volta, Intel NNP-T/I, ScaleDeep, and vDNN. Learn about the impressive capabilities of the NVIDIA Volta GPU, Intel NNP-T with Tensor Processing Clusters, and Intel NNP-I for inference tasks. Explore the intricacies of creating mini-batches,
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Boston University Research Computing Services Overview
Boston University's Shared Computing Cluster (SCC) provides a multi-user, multi-tasking environment with various resources such as Intel and AMD processors, NVIDIA GPUs, and high-speed networking capabilities. The SCC offers diverse service models including shared and buy-in options, catering to fac
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