Practice - Case Study 5: Google Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) – AI Accelerator
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary goal of the TPU?
💡 Hint: Think about how the TPU is used in AI applications.
Name one of the key component decisions made for the TPU.
💡 Hint: What type of unit is specifically designed for efficient computations?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the TPU primarily designed for?
💡 Hint: Think about the specific applications of the TPU.
True or False: The use of custom MAC units in the TPU minimizes power consumption.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of these units in computations.
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Challenge Problems
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How would you redesign the TPU to improve its efficiency further? Discuss specific component adjustments and their potential impacts on performance.
💡 Hint: Think about new technologies on the horizon that could integrate with current designs.
What are potential drawbacks of using reduced precision arithmetic in AI workloads? Propose solutions for scenarios where high precision is necessary.
💡 Hint: Consider industries where errors can be more detrimental.
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