1.4. Types of AI Circuits and Hardware

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a General-Purpose CPU do?

   Hint

   Think about typical computer tasks.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of GPUs over CPUs.

   Hint

   Consider how tasks are executed.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of a GPU?

   • Data storage
   • Parallel processing
   • Data visualization

   Hint

   Think about how radiation detection is executed.

4. 4.

   True or False: ASICs are more flexible than FPGAs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how changes are implemented in each.

5. 5.

   Design an AI application using both GPUs and TPUs. Discuss the pros and cons of each in your choice.

   Hint

   Consider the task scale and real-time processing needs.

6. 6.

   Analyze a scenario where FPGAs offer a greater advantage over ASICs in an AI application. What characteristics make FPGAs preferable?

   Hint

   Think about flexibility versus performance needs.