Vector processing unit
Topics: AI Mode, AIOverviews, LLMO / GEO, Probably in use
This Google patent introduces an innovative Vector Processing Unit (VPU) designed to handle vectorized computations (operations on multi-dimensional data arrays) with high efficiency. The unit achieves this through tight coupling of its processor units and vector memory, which facilitates high-bandwidth data exchange. Furthermore, it features a novel computational architecture that partitions tasks into an enhanced SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) unit, a Matrix Unit (MXU), and a cross-lane unit (XU), providing greater flexibility and computational density than conventional designs.
