Optimizing energy to minimize errors in dataflow graphs using approximate adders

Zvi Kedem, Vincent Mooney, Kirthi Krishna Muntimadugu, Krishna V. Palem, Avani Devarasetty, Phani Deepak Parasuramuni

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Abstract

Approximate arithmetic is a promising, new approach to low-energy designs while tackling reliability issues. We present a method to optimally distribute a given energy budget among adders in a dataflow graph so as to minimize expected errors. The method is based on new formal mathematical models and algorithms, which quantitatively characterize the relative importance of the adders in a circuit. We demonstrate this method on a finite impulse response filter and a Fast Fourier Transform. The optimized energy distribution yields 2:05X lower error in a 16-point FFT and images with SNR 1:42X higher than those achieved by the best previous approach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEmbedded Systems Week 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Compilers, Architecture and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES'10
Pages177-186
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event6th Embedded Systems Week 2010, ESWEEK 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Compilers, Architecture, and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES'10 - Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Duration: Oct 24 2010Oct 29 2010

Publication series

NameEmbedded Systems Week 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Compilers, Architecture and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES'10

Other

Other6th Embedded Systems Week 2010, ESWEEK 2010 - 2010 International Conference on Compilers, Architecture, and Synthesis for Embedded Systems, CASES'10
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityScottsdale, AZ
Period10/24/1010/29/10

Keywords

  • Approximate computation
  • Dsp circuits
  • Energy consumption minimization
  • Voltage scaling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture

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